US EditionAlleged Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Person Court Appearance
Judge Tony Graf considers media restrictions amid defense concerns media coverage may bias Tyler Robinson's upcoming trial for the aggravated murder of political activist Charlie Kirk.
- Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old defendant, appeared in court on Dec. 11, 2025, facing aggravated murder charges over Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 shooting at Utah Valley University.
- A coalition of media organizations including The Associated Press and The Salt Lake Tribune has pressed for advance notice of sealing motions as the court debates releasing Oct. 24 closed-door hearing transcripts.
- Judge Tony Graf briefly cleared the courtroom and halted a livestream, then ordered a videographer repositioned as nine Utah County Sheriff's Office deputies secured the room, while a press camera briefly showed Robinson's shackles against court orders.
- Graf set a December 29 video call to rule on media access and scheduled a May 18-21 preliminary hearing, designating Erika Kirk victim representative and barring photos of shackles while allowing street clothes.
- With national attention, courts must weigh openness against fair-trial protections as the case draws extraordinary public interest and the Utah County Attorney's Office seeks the death penalty.
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Prosecutors fight over Charlie Kirk killing as DOJ considers ‘highly unusual’ charges
State and federal prosecutors are squabbling after President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is reportedly considering pursuing “highly unusual” federal charges against the suspected killer of Charlie Kirk, NBC News reported Saturday.Kirk was assassinated in September while speaking at an event at Utah University, and his suspected killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested two days later. While Robinson already faces multiple state char…
Tyler Robinson shows no remorse in first court appearance for Kirk assassination
MxM News Tyler Robinson walked into a packed Provo courtroom Thursday looking nothing like a man facing a potential firing squad. The 22-year-old accused of murdering conservative leader Charlie Kirk during a Utah Valley University event sat at the defense table in a blue button-down and tie, trading quiet laughs with his attorneys as his family watched from the gallery. It was the first time the public had seen Robinson in person since the Sept…
Judge Kicks Tyler Robinson's Family Out Of The Courtroom - The American Tribune.com
In Tyler Robinson’s first in-person hearing since his September 2025 arrest for assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, the Provo courtroom saw heightened security amid debates over media access and transparency. Shackled but in civilian clothes, the 22-year-old appeared calm and amused, prompting disturbing reactions from x users. Defense attorneys requested that his parents and brother remain for a closed se…
The first personal appearance of Tyler Robinson in court would have to be a moment to shake up the political America. A young man who is accused of the murder of Charlie Kirk must now be responsible for his act. It took time for the US justice system to get in the way. But instead of a ruthless debate about the left political extremism there is a striking restraint. People talk about handcuffs, camera positions and procedural issues, but not abo…
Jonathan Turley: Evidence Against Alleged Kirk Assassin Is ‘Strongest I’ve Ever Seen’
Legal scholar Jonathan Turley offered a blunt assessment Thursday regarding the case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, calling the evidence amassed by prosecutors the “strongest” he has witnessed in his career. Speaking on “The Ingraham Angle,” the George Washington University law professor suggested that the slow […] Jonathan Turley: Evidence Against Alleged Kirk Assassin Is ‘Strong…
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