Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s lawyers push to keep public from seeing evidence at hearings
Tyler Robinson's defense team is seeking to limit public access to evidence in his upcoming preliminary hearing for the murder of Charlie Kirk. They argue that sealing certain exhibits and testimony is necessary to protect the integrity of the trial and avoid tainting the jury pool. The prosecution contends that the defense's motion is untimely and lacks specificity regarding what should be withheld from the public.
- ▪Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September 2025.
- ▪The defense is requesting to seal parts of the hearing to prevent jury pool contamination.
- ▪Prosecutors argue that the defense's motion was filed too late and lacks specific details.
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US News Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s lawyers push to keep public from seeing evidence at hearings By Michael Ruiz, Fox News Published May 18, 2026, 3:59 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Cameras allowed in courtroom for Kirk murder trial after judge's ruling Judge rules on motion to seal evidence in Charlie Kirk murder case Tyler Robinson defense presses conflict claim as expert hints move could reshape death penalty fight Lawyers for Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin Tyler Robinson are pushing a Utah judge to box the public out of parts of a key hearing and seal volatile evidence after losing their bid to have news cameras removed from the courtroom.
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