Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing
Defense attorneys say televised coverage could bias jurors as prosecutors prepare forensic evidence and seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted.
- In Salt Lake City, lawyers for Tyler Robinson will argue Tuesday to seal evidence for an upcoming hearing after District Judge Tony Graf denied their earlier request to ban news cameras from court.
- Robinson faces aggravated murder charges for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, on the Utah Valley University campus in September; he has not yet entered a plea.
- Defense asked to seal exhibits to "prevent infecting the potential jury pool" before The July hearing, arguing that broadcasts create a media frenzy that could bias potential jurors against Robinson.
- Deputy Utah County Attorney Chad Grunander stated in court filings that some evidence includes "reliable hearsay," while Prosecutors argue nothing suggests the material will be inadmissible at trial.
- Scheduled for The July, the preliminary hearing will mark the most significant presentation of details to date, where Prosecutors intend to introduce surveillance video, forensic analyses, and alleged admissions from Robinson.
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Tyler Robinson's lawyers, the 23-year-old accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, asked the judge on Tuesday to seal key evidence and partially close a crucial preliminary hearing to the public and the press scheduled for July. AP reported that the defense argues that the broad media exposure is influencing the future jury and damaging the right to a fair trial.
Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence, parts of a key hearing
A Utah judge is holding a hearing in the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to decide whether to restrict access to parts of a July preliminary hearing and seal some exhibits.
Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence, parts of key hearing
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk were in court Tuesday, making their case to bar reporters and the public from parts of a key upcoming hearing and seal some evidence after the judge rejected their request to ban news cameras from the courtroom.
LIVE NOW: Tyler Robinson, Suspect in Shooting of Charlie Kirk, Appears in Court
Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in September 2025, is scheduled to appear in court at 11 a.m. ET on May 19. Robinson’s attorneys will argue to have portions of his preliminary hearing sealed. ...
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