PROVO, Utah (Scripps News Salt Lake City) — Judge Tony Graf will allow Tyler Robinson to appear in court in civilian clothing, but he will be shackled.

His lawyers had argued it was necessary to avoid negative pre-trial publicity. However, Robinson will remain shackled because of security concerns, said Judge Graf at Monday’s hearing.

On Sept. 16, 2025, Tyler Robinson appeared in court virtually for the first time since being arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025. (Court TV)

The judge would not rule on a request to ban cameras from the courtroom and to hold non-evidentiary hearings virtually. Instead, he ordered a further briefing to justify why it should, or should not be allowed.

Robinson’s criminal defense attorneys have asked the judge to allow

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