The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, is expected to appear in court on Thursday afternoon.

At the hearing, Judge Tony Graf is expected to weigh the public’s right to know details from the case. Robinson’s attorneys argue that elevated media attention could interfere with the defendant’s right to a fair trial.

Robinson’s legal team and the Utah County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the judge ban cameras in the courtroom.

Deseret News, KSL and others are asking Graf to preserve media access in the case. Judge Graf has already granted the defense’s request to allow Robinson to wear civilian clothing in the courtroom. View Comments

Thursday marks Robinson’s first in-person appearance in Utah’s 4th District Court. Previously, he had joined via video o

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