Lawyers for Tyler Robinson want cameras kept out of his next court hearing, warning that recorded discussions about preparation could fuel criticism of his taxpayer-funded defense in Charlie Kirk’s killing.
The Oct. 23 proceeding in Provo, Utah, concerns the timetable for a case carrying a possible death sentence. Robinson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and six other charges stemming from Kirk’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.
Defense says recording could inhibit scheduling talks
In an Oct. 12 filing, Robinson’s attorneys objected to a camera request from Deseret News. They told Judge Tony Graf Jr. that no witnesses, evidence, or arguments on substantive issues were expected at the conference.
Their position draws a distinction between attending the hearing and broadcasting it. Reporters and members of the public could still observe, and any resulting scheduling order would be available publicly…