A US judge has ruled the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns.

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson argue 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 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 on Monday local time.

Utah prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder in the September 10 shooting of Kirk o

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