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Utah judge in Charlie Kirk killing case denies some efforts to limit media access
Judge Tony Graf considers defense motions to limit cameras and public access amid concerns over prejudicial media coverage affecting Tyler Robinson's right to a fair trial.
- On Friday, 4th District Judge Tony Graf denied defense motions to keep court documents private and ban cameras, ruling most filings will become public as Robinson faces capital murder charges for the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.
- Attorneys for Robinson argue that "harmful and prejudicial media coverage" threatens his right to a fair trial, seeking to restrict public access to documents and exclude cameras to avoid repeating inflammatory information.
- Prosecutor Christopher Ballard argued that media reports do not inherently prejudice a jury, noting that much of the disputed information is already public. Graf ruled the defense failed to prove closure interests outweigh the public's right to access.
- Graf gave defense lawyers until March 30 to file a redacted motion to exclude cameras, while the court will further debate whether to restrict electronic media during the April 17 evidentiary hearing.
- Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for Robinson at the preliminary hearing set for May 18, as the court balances the public's right to information against the defendant's constitutional rights to due process and an impartial jury.
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A Utah judge on Friday rejected an attempt by the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk to keep key court filings secret, while leaving open the possibility that portions of an upcoming hearing could be closed to the public. Judge Tony Graf Jr. ruled from the bench that attorneys for Tyler Robinson failed to justify sealing a defense motion seeking to bar cameras and other media coverage from the courtroom. Friday’s hea…
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