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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rtl.nlCharlie Kirk Murder Suspect Appears in Court for First Time
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared in a U.S. court in person for the first time on Thursday. Tyler Robinson watched calmly as attorneys discussed procedural matters surrounding what is expected to be one of the most closely followed trials in modern American history. Kirk was shot and killed on a Utah college campus in September, sparking a wave of grief among conservatives and prompting President Donald Trump…
Tyler Robinson was arrested the day after the September 10 murder, when his family persuaded him to surrender because he had been recognized in photographs broadcast by investigators.
Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, appeared in person for the first time in Utah. ... The post Assassin of Charlie Kirk appears in person for the first time in court appeared first on Apollo News.
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person appearance in a Utah courtroom. Prosecutors are accusing Robinson of fatally shooting Kirk during a public event and are seeking the death penalty for the perpetrator.
Media access weighed in Charlie Kirk murder case
PROVO, Utah — The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case.
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