Posted on 10/26/2025 12:51:54 PM PDT by Red Badger
The defense team for Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk, has filed a motion requesting that he appear in civilian clothing without restraints during court proceedings and that cameras be banned from the courtroom. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and other felonies for the September 10 shooting death of Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, during a speech at Utah Valley University.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, citing the presence of children at the event and the political nature of the crime.
In a 20-page filing submitted on Wednesday, defense attorneys, including Kathy Nester, argued that allowing Robinson to wear a jail jumpsuit or be shackled would prejudice potential jurors, violating his right to a presumption of innocence.
The legal team cited a 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Deck v. Missouri, which limits visible restraints unless justified by specific security needs.
The motion also calls for a complete ban on cameras, photography, and video in the courtroom, pointing to a “content tornado” of media coverage of the case.
(Excerpt) Read more at thegatewaypundit.com ...
A few years ago I was a juror in a big federal trial which lasted over a month.
The Perps were dressed in suit and tie. We didn’t need them in perp’s clothing to convict both of them.
Let the defense have their way; it avoids grounds for retrial.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.