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

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