Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing can wear street clothes in court amid ‘extraordinary’ attention Nation Oct 27, 2025 5:07 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — 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,”

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