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Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, will be allowed to wear civilian clothing during his trial. Judge Tony Graf of Utah's Fourth District Court, agreeing with the defence team's argument that appearing in jail attire could unfairly influence jurors, observed that Robinson must remain in restraints for safety reasons. Judge Graf of Utah's Fourth District Court stated that Robinson 'shall be dressed as one who is presumed innocent.' However, he rejected requests to remove handcuffs and leg shackles, citing the need to protect... Media outlets were also banned from photographing or filming Robinson's restraints, a move intended to limit prejudicial imagery in public coverage, according to ABC News. Robinson's lawyers argued that jail uniforms could prejudice jurors exposed to viral videos or news coverage showing their client in custody. 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. PROVO, Utah — A Utah judge has ruled that Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, will be allowed to wear civilian clothing in future court appearances...

During Monday’s hearing, Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf granted the defense’s request for Robinson to appear dressed in plain clothes, emphasizing the principle of the presumption of innocence. “Mr. Robinson shall be dressed as someone who is presumed innocent,” Graf declared. However, the judge declined to remove restraints, citing safety concerns. Robinson’s attorneys had argued that appearing in a jail jumpsuit could prejudice potential jurors, especially given the global attention surrounding the high-profile case. They claimed that allowing him to appear in civilian attire would help protect his right to a fair and impartial trial.

Prosecutors from Utah County opposed the motion, stating that jail-issued clothing aids in security and identification. After weighing both sides, Judge Graf ruled that the “minimal inconvenience” to the sheriff’s office was justified to uphold Robinson’s right to be treated as innocent until proven guilty. While restraints will remain, the judge barred news outlets from photographing or filming Robinson’s handcuffs or ankle shackles, as well as any footage of him entering or exiting the courtroom. PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — Recent court filings in the aggravated murder trial of Tyler Robinson revealed a contentious struggle over public access to the proceedings. Tyler James Robinson, 22, is accused of assassinating Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. Both the prosecution and defense are accused of "chipping away" at access, prompting attorneys for the news media — called media intervenors — to fight back for transparency, notification, and access.

On Sept. 16, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced his intent to seek the death penalty against Robinson, stating, "I do not take this decision lightly and it is a decision I have made independently." Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and multiple other felonies and is facing the death penalty if convicted of shooting and killing Kirk on Sept. 10 while Kirk was speaking in front of approximately 3,000 people at Utah Valley University in Orem. A Utah judge ruled Monday that the man charged with fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk can wear civilian clothes during pretrial hearings. But the judge denied a request from attorneys for Tyler Robinson, 22, that sought to bar authorities from requiring him to wear restraints in court.

“Mr. Robinson’s right to the presumption of innocence outweighs the minimal inconvenience of permitting civilian attire, and Mr. Robinson shall be dressed as one who is presumed innocent,” Utah Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf Jr. said in a ruling from the bench. Graf added that while Robinson has no criminal history or incidents of misconduct in custody, the charges are “extraordinarily serious,” and he said the emotional nature of the case raises the risk of disruption. Given those factors, Graf said, he denied the motion for Robinson to appear without shackles.

SALT LAKE CITY -- The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns, a judge ruled Monday. Attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued images of him shackled and in jail clothing would spread widely in a case with extensive press coverage and public interest, which they said could prejudice future jurors. Judge Tony Graf agreed to make some allowances to protect Robinson's presumption of innocence before a trial, agreeing that the case has drawn "extraordinary" public and media attention. "Mr. Robinson shall be dressed as one who is presumed innocent," Graf said during a virtual court hearing. Utah prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept.

10 shooting of the conservative activist on a Utah college campus. They plan to seek the death penalty. 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. 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

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