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Published: 15:14 EST, 27 October 2025 | Updated: 17:36 EST, 27 October 2025 Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson will be allowed to dress in civilian clothing for his trial, a judge has ruled. The 22-year-old, who is accused of fatally shooting the conservative activist at Utah Valley University on September 10, was granted the legal victory on Monday afternoon. Though he did not appear on camera, when asked by District Court Judge Tony F. Grant Jr. if he could hear, Robinson said: 'Yes I can.'

Robinson was also allowed to not show his face in the Provo courthouse at a planned in-person hearing on Thursday. But, that hearing has since been canceled. Tyler Robinson, 22, the man charged in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has won a limited victory in court: a judge has allowed him to appear at hearings in civilian clothing... Fourth District Judge Tony Graf ruled that Robinson may attend pretrial hearings wearing street clothes, saying widespread publicity of the case makes jail uniforms likely to prejudice potential jurors. However, the judge ordered that Robinson remain physically restrained in the courtroom for safety. Robinson’s lawyers argued seeing him in a jail uniform or a suicide-prevention vest during video appearances had already invited public scrutiny and could seed bias against him, undermining his right to be presumed innocent.

The court balanced Robinson’s presumption of innocence against public-safety concerns. Judge Graf said restraints would remain the least-restrictive necessary measure to protect court staff and the public, while ordering media not to photograph the restraints or his movements into and out of court. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and related counts after authorities say he shot Kirk during an event on Sept. 10. He has not yet entered a plea. The case has drawn intense national and international media attention.

The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be allowed to wear civilian clothing during his upcoming murder trial, a Utah judge ruled Monday. Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with fatally shooting Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10. During Monday’s virtual hearing, Robinson, who did not appear on camera, confirmed to the court that he could hear the proceedings, responding simply: “Yes, I can.” District Court Judge Tony F. Grant Jr. granted Robinson’s request to dress in civilian attire, highlight the defendant’s right to the presumption of innocence.

“The court recognizes that Mr. Robinson has no criminal history and no record of misconduct while in custody,” the judge said. “However, the charges he faces are extraordinarily serious, carrying potential penalties of life imprisonment or death.” Although Robinson may wear non-prison clothing, the judge ruled that he must still remain handcuffed and shackled in court for security reasons, BBC News reports. Tyler Robinson. Credit: Utah State Courts / Getty Images.

The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues to shake Utah's legal system as new developments unfold inside the courtroom. This week, the case against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Kirk on the campus of Utah Valley University, took an unexpected turn when a judge issued a ruling that could influence how... During the latest pretrial hearing, Robinson's defense team made a request centered on optics, arguing that how the accused appears before the jury could affect fairness. TMZ reported that the judge ultimately agreed to one of their motions while rejecting another, offering Robinson a small but symbolically important win as he prepares to face a potential death-penalty trial. According to court filings, Robinson will be allowed to wear civilian clothes when the trial begins, instead of the orange jail uniform typical for defendants in custody. The judge cited concerns about media coverage and the extraordinary attention surrounding the case.

However, Robinson must remain shackled during proceedings, a measure prosecutors insisted was necessary for safety reasons. The ruling came during a tense session attended by both defense and state prosecutors, who also discussed limitations on courtroom photography and video recordings. Both sides agreed that restricting cameras was necessary to preserve the defendant's right to a fair trial in what has become one of Utah's most closely watched murder cases. Robinson, who was not present for Monday's hearing, is accused of shooting Charlie Kirk on September 10 at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors allege he later confessed to the crime to his father, who then contacted a youth pastor affiliated with the U.S. Marshals Service.

Robinson turned himself in the following day. CHECK OUT: Share Your Feedback on Legit.ng & Win Access to Our Copywriting Course! In a pre-trial ruling, Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has been granted permission to wear civilian clothing during his upcoming court proceedings. According to DailyMail, the decision was handed down on Monday afternoon by District Court Judge Tony F. Grant Jr., who presided over the hearing remotely. Robinson, who is charged with fatally shooting Kirk at Utah Valley University on 10 September, did not appear on camera during the hearing.

However, when prompted by Judge Grant Jr. to confirm his ability to hear the proceedings, Robinson responded audibly: “Yes I can.” Former Mali Prime Minister Moussa Mara sentenced to prison over social media post • First hearing: Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually for his first court hearing since he was formally charged on seven counts today. Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty. • Text messages revealed: Charging documents show the suspect confessed in a series of messages sent to his roommate after the attack.

Robinson’s mother said he had become more political and leaned left, “becoming more pro-gay and trans-rights oriented.” Robinson “began to date his roommate, a biological male who was transitioning genders,” his mother said, according... • Congressional hearing: FBI Director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the probe into Kirk’s murder. He told lawmakers that the FBI is interviewing more than 20 people who participated in an online chat with Robinson. Our live coverage has ended. You can read more about the charges against the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing here and more about FBI Director Kash Patel’s Senate hearing here. While Tyler Robinson, the suspect charged in Charlie Kirk’s murder, was not physically in court for his first appearance today, two women who survived the shooting on Utah Valley University’s campus were there to...

Prosecutors have filed a notice to seek the death penalty for Robinson. Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, has been formally charged with a slew of offenses, including aggravated murder, with prosecutors announcing the intent to seek the death penalty. Robinson, 22, has also been charged with felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of... Gray, who described Kirk's death as "an American tragedy," said he does not "take this decision lightly" in regard to seeking the death penalty for Robinson. The suspected shooter will continue to be held without bail.

Robinson made his first appearance in court virtually on Tuesday, where a judge read off the suspect’s charges. He will remain in custody.

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