Tyler Robinson asks for more secret hearings after losing fight over cameras in court
Tyler Robinson's defense team is requesting more secret hearings after losing their attempt to remove cameras from the courtroom. They aim to seal certain evidence and testimony from the public during the upcoming preliminary hearing. Prosecutors argue that the defense's motion was filed too late and lacks specificity regarding what should be withheld.
- ▪Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event in September 2025.
- ▪Robinson's defense team is seeking to block public access to certain testimony and exhibits that may be deemed inadmissible at trial.
- ▪Prosecutors contend that the defense's motion to seal evidence was filed too late and does not clearly identify which items should be kept from the public.
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Tyler Robinson Tyler Robinson asks for more secret hearings after losing fight over cameras in court A media coalition has opposed the motion, arguing such proceedings are routinely open to the public By Michael Ruiz Fox News Published May 18, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Cameras allowed in courtroom for Kirk murder trial after judge's ruling Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno discusses the significant court ruling allowing cameras in the courtroom for the Tyler Robinson trial, accused of Charlie Kirk's murder. She explains the defense's failed attempts to argue prejudice and the delays in the preliminary hearing until July 6-10.
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