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The lawyers of the person accused of killing the USA The USA finder Charlie Kirk asked the judgment of Utah to allow them to appear in the continuation of the court and against those heavy communication items and public comments have already threatened his right to a fair trial.
Online with 20 pages submitted on Oct. 22, Tyler Robinson’s legal team says the case has become a social storm of comments, speculation and viral videos that have made any new photos of the defendant in prison clothes potentially dangerous to the jury pool.
FOX News confirmed that Judge Tony Graf granted a motion by the state and the Utah County Sheriff to classify their response as “confidential,” meaning the public cannot access the state’s response to the Robinson docket.
Prosecutors said their filing included information from the director of court security, Chris Palmer, detailing specific courthouse security measures in Robinson’s case.
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Booking photos of Tyler Robinson, 22, suspect in Utah Murder of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. (Utah Gov. Spencer Cox)
The closed hearing appeared on the Friday Morning Docket. While there are no public details attached to the entry, multiple sources confirm to Fox News that it is related to the Devil’s request
The hearing had to be closed because it would have covered security protocols specific to Robinson and the courthouse, sources confirmed. The next public hearing in the case is scheduled for Oct. 30 at 10 a.m., when Robinson is expected to appear in person.
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This item also lists statements from government officials including President Donald Trump, and Theah Gov.
According to the filing, Trump announced shortly after Robinson’s arrest that authorities were holding the suspect “to a high standard” and added, “I hope he gets the death penalty.”
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at a press conference alongside FBI Director Kash Patel after the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, as investigators circulate photos of the suspect. (Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images; FBI)
The same day, moving notes, Cox opened the press conference by saying “sadly” by announcing, “we got him,” before explaining the details of the ongoing investigation.
Defense lawyers say such public comments, along with repeated images of Robinson in custody, ‘taint the waters of the public eye’ and risk creating irreparable prejudice among potential celebrants.
The filling is very dependent on the deck v. Missouri (2005), a US Supreme Court decision barring the use of restraints in court unless there is an express, implied consent of a security suit. Advocates say the right extends beyond jury trials to any public court appearance in any public court appearance, including virtual hearings, live streaming and online sharing of court footage.
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Tyler Robinson appears in County Court in Utah on September 16, 2025, to face charges in the murder of Charlie Kirk. (UTAH federal courts)
The group is also challenging the Utah County Sheriff’s Office’s use of standard policies that automatically apply to high-profile cases, calling such policies unconstitutional without findings.
Prosecutors and the Sheriff’s Office suggested Robinson could be seen at a distance to avoid public exposure. The defense counters that forcing a remote appearance would violate Robinson’s right to be present in person at all stages of his prosecution, noting that the Act does not require a defendant to choose between being present and appearing innocent.
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While arguing for a stay, Robinson’s attorneys agreed with the Sheriff that the court should limit or prevent the video and photo placement of the steps. They argue that television images contribute to sensationalism and undermine the power of an impartial jury.
FOX News’ Lee Ross contributed to this report.
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicide and immigration crime. Send story tips to Stepheny.Price@fox.com.
