The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university campus has made his first in-person court appearance, as a judge considered the scope of media access in the high-profile case.
Tyler Robinson, 22, faces multiple charges including aggravated murder and could receive the death penalty if convicted, though he has not yet entered a plea.
While defence lawyers and the Utah County Sheriff’s Office sought to bar cameras over fair trial concerns, the judge ruled in favour of transparency, allowing courtroom cameras but restricting extrajudicial statements by attorneys and banning images of the defendant in restraints.
Robinson surrendered after a manhunt, reportedly confessing to his father, who urged him to turn himself in.
The court is still reviewing whether to release audio and transcripts from a previously closed hearing, with further rulings deferred until late December.
🚨 #BREAKING: Utah Judge Graf approved the use of cameras in the courtroom for the trial of Tyler Robinson, rejecting the defense’s request for a complete ban. pic.twitter.com/COjqRmFThz
— SyeClops (@SyeClops1) December 11, 2025
