(NewsNation) — The 22-year-old man accused of assassinating conservative political activist Charlie Kirk appeared in court Tuesday wearing a protective vest and special gown in jail.

Tyler Robinson showed no emotion during the virtual hearing as he faced seven charges, including aggravated murder and witness tampering, in connection with Kirk’s death last week at Utah Valley University.

Under Sheriff Sean Bufton confirmed to NewsNation that Robinson was wearing a protective gown and remains on “special watch right now until we see how he's going to continue to act in the jail.”

The suspect had previously told his parents he would rather kill himself than surrender to police.

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