Tyler Robinson — the 22-year-old who prosecutors say murdered Charlie Kirk — just scored a small legal victory in court … and it’s all about optics. The judge in his murder case just ruled in favor of Robinson’s motion to wear street clothes at…
Tyler Robinson — the 22-year-old who prosecutors say murdered Charlie Kirk — just scored a small legal victory in court … and it’s all about optics. The judge in his murder case just ruled in favor of Robinson’s motion to wear street clothes at…
Tyler Robinson — the 22-year-old who prosecutors say murdered Charlie Kirk — is back in court … and TMZ is streaming live.
Today’s court hearing is all about optics … namely, what will Robinson be allowed to wear in court as his murder case moves forward.
Robinson’s lawyers want the judge to allow him to dress in street clothes — no handcuffs or restraints — so jurors don’t potentially view him as guilty if they see him in a jail jumpsuit.
His defense says the media coverage of the case is making it hard for him to get a fair trial.
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The Utah County Sheriff’s Office disagrees … they say Robinson needs shackles in court because of security concerns … and they’ve suggested he even appears remotely via video conference.
One thing both sides agree on … limits on video and photography inside the courtroom, which they say would protect Robinson’s right to a fair trial.
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Kirk was shot and killed on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, UT last month … and, after an extensive manhunt, authorities took Robinson into custody.
Robinson allegedly confessed to the crime to his father, who then told a youth pastor who happens to work with the U.S. Marshals. Robinson ultimately turned himself in at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, around 10 PM on Sept. 11, the day after the shooting.
Utah prosecutors charged Robinson with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice.
He previously appeared in court via video call a few days after the shooting … showing no emotion while a judge rattled off the charges against him.