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Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Person Court Appearance in Charlie Kirk Murder Case: Media Access Debate Continues
Dec 12, 2025 07:14 am CST
Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance in Provo, Utah. His defense team sought to limit media coverage while Judge Tony Graf addressed questions of courtroom access and transparency in this high-profile case that has drawn national attention. Robinson faces seven criminal charges including aggravated murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
Judge Allows Charlie Kirk's Alleged Shooter to Wear Civilian Clothes During High-Profile Murder Trial
Oct 28, 2025 01:56 pm CST
A Utah judge has ruled that Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, can wear civilian clothes instead of prison attire during his trial to preserve the presumption of innocence. Robinson faces the death penalty if convicted of the September 10 shooting that occurred during a public event at a Utah university campus, further intensifying political divisions in an already polarized nation.