presumption of innocence

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.

The Issues

Judge: DOJ Officials Violated Court Rules with Mangione Statements

Justice Dept officials’ statements on Luigi Mangione broke court rules, judge says. It’s a phrase that immediately raises eyebrows, doesn’t it? It speaks to a potential breakdown in the very foundations of our legal system, where fairness and due process are supposed to reign supreme. And the fact that Justice Department officials, the very people tasked with upholding the law, are accused of this, adds another layer of complexity. You can’t help but wonder, what exactly did they say, and why did it warrant such a stern rebuke from the bench?

The crux of the issue, it seems, revolves around the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.”… Continue reading

Matt Underwood Sep 24, 2025

presumption of innocence

Suspect in Kirk Case Allowed Street Clothes in Court Due to Media Attention

Judge: DOJ Officials Violated Court Rules with Mangione Statements

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