Judge Weighs Camera Limits in Charlie Kirk Murder Case as Plea Delayed
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A Utah judge is weighing limits on cameras in the Charlie Kirk murder case as the accused shooter delays entering a plea. Tyler Robinson, charged in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has postponed a plea and sought restrictions on media access to filings and future proceedings. A hearing on April 17 will be open to the public and media, but the judge has already allowed a news camera for that limited proceeding. Prosecutors, Kirk's widow, and news groups have opposed some defense bids to seal records and bar cameras.
Defense in Charlie Kirk Killing Case Cites Social-Media Bias to Limit Court Cameras
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The defense for Tyler Robinson, the defendant in the killing of Charlie Kirk, has asked a judge to restrict or remove courtroom cameras during pretrial proceedings in Orem, Utah, arguing that pervasive social-media coverage and inflammatory online commentary have tainted the local jury pool. As part of that effort, Robinson's team called an expert who advised in the Kohberger case to testify about the ways intense online publicity can prejudice potential jurors, and to support measures aimed at preserving a fair trial.