Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA Utah judge is scheduled to decide whether to restrict public and media access to key portions of a high-stakes hearing for Tyler Robinson. Robinson, 23, is accused of the aggravated murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty if he is convicted.Robinson's attorneys are requesting restricted access to the 6-10 July preliminary hearing and the sealing of dozens of exhibits, citing concerns about prejudicing the jury pool. Prosecutors oppose closing the courtroom but agree that some sensitive evidence should be shielded from public view. Robinson has not yet entered a plea. The judge's decision on Monday could determine how much of the evidence will be accessible to the public. In fullCharlie Kirk murder case rocked by bid to keep bombshell evidence from publicThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Judge to rule on public access to Charlie Kirk murder evidence
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA Utah judge is scheduled to decide whether to restrict public and media access to key portions of a high-stakes hearing for Tyler Robinson. Robinson, 23, is accused of the aggravated murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty if he is convicted.Robinson's attorneys are requesting restricted access to the 6-10 July preliminary hearing and the sealing of dozens of exhibits, citing concerns about prejudicing the jury pool. Prosecutors oppose closing the courtroom but agree that some sensitive evidence should be shielded from public view. Robinson has not yet entered a plea. The judge's decision on Monday could determine how much of the evidence will be accessible to the public. In fullCharlie Kirk murder case rocked by bid to keep bombshell evidence from publicThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
