Suspect in Kirk Case Allowed Street Clothes in Court Due to Media Attention
AP News reports that a Utah judge has ruled that Tyler Robinson, charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk, can appear in court in street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns. The judge acknowledged the case’s high public and media interest and the need to protect Robinson’s presumption of innocence. While allowing Robinson to dress in civilian attire, the judge denied his request to appear without restraints due to the seriousness of the charges and safety concerns, but prohibited media from filming the restraints. Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Kirk, and prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.
John Q. Hosedrinker