Posted on 10/11/2025 6:37:44 AM PDT by Libloather
Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson asked a Utah judge to swap his shackles and prison garb for civilian clothes in court — arguing that convicted Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger was granted the same break.
Lawyers for the 22-year-old accused killer claimed that photos showing him in a prison jumpsuit and restraints could make potential jurors think he’s guilty and “deserving” of the death penalty — jeopardizing his chance at a fair trial, according to a 21-page motion filed Thursday in Utah’s 4th District Court.
“In the face of worldwide scrutiny, permitting Mr. Robinson to wear civilian clothing for court appearances is a minor inconvenience compared to the already present concerns with securing a fair trial before an impartial jury,” his lawyers argued in their filing to District Judge Tony Graf.
“With each development in the case generating thousands of articles and comments online, the likelihood of potential jurors seeing and drawing conclusions regarding Mr. Robinson’s guilt and or deserved punishment from obvious signs of pretrial incarceration will only increase.”
Robinson — who is accused of gunning down the conservative activist during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10 — was seen sporting a “suicide smock” during a virtual hearing last month.
“Given the pervasive media coverage in this case, the repeated and ubiquitous display of Mr. Robinson in jail garb, shackles, and a suicide vest will undoubtedly be viewed by prospective jurors and will inevitably lead to prosecutive juror perception that he is guilty and deserving of death,” the motion states.
A footnote in the filing also cites Kohberger’s “highly publicized death penalty case,” where he was granted a request to wear a suit and sit in the courtroom without handcuffs during pretrial hearings.
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Hang the commie scum from the rafters in the courtroom by his toes. Subhuman scum don’t deserve to be treated like normal human beings.
I wonder if they’re giving him conjugal visits for all the leftist wymyn that desperately want to have his baby? /yes, sarc.
No one owes HIM any consideration
I would think that Chrissie Von Hollen would be more the Kirk assassin’s type for conjugal visits.
Is Lizzie Borden still available?
Tough toenails, KILLER!
killer claimed that photos showing him in a prison jumpsuit and restraints could make potential jurors think he’s guilty.
The things ambulance chasers come up with is unlimited.
I have no objection to him sitting in court wearing a suit and tie.
“...jeopardizing his chance at a fair trial”? WTH! Charlie Kirk didn’t get a fair trial. He wasn’t even given an illegal alien “due process” BS process that those illegal bass turds get. Screw the shickenchit cowardly assassin. He needs to take his punishment like a grownup. I’ll see if I can get them to write “Die Fascist Pig!” on the lethal injection needle.
I thought the hearings were done via video appearances?
If so, they can just use an AI or tiktok filter that puts him in suit.
I hope they kill this patsy faster than Timothy McVeigh so we can forget all about it.
Let him wear his furry costume.
Any further info of the rumor a bullet found didn’t match the alleged rifle. Asking for a friend.
Attorneys charge for billable hours and the number of “words” they can cram into a sentence.
{{“With each development in the case generating thousands of articles and comments online, the likelihood of potential jurors seeing and drawing conclusions regarding Mr. Robinson’s guilt and or deserved punishment from obvious signs of pretrial incarceration will only increase.”
“Given the pervasive media coverage in this case, the repeated and ubiquitous display of Mr. Robinson in jail garb, shackles, and a suicide vest will undoubtedly be viewed by prospective jurors and will inevitably lead to prosecutive juror perception that he is guilty and deserving of death,” the motion states.}}
“will inevitably lead to prosecutive juror perception that he is guilty and deserving of death” - you think? They’ll KNOW that regardless of how many words they string together!
Sounds ok to me. Let Tyler Robinson wear his furry outfit in court.
Autopsy said 30-06 but injuries seemed to be less than would be expected at that range. I don’t know enough about that sort of thing, not a hunter.
I thot he was gay. You know, a freak of nature.
You’d be right. And as far as I know the caliber of the bullet was never listed anywhere not on the death certificate either. This kid is a patsy but for whatever reason the govt is not going to let go of their nutty theory. That poor kid will likely get the needle. It is what it is.
We should not conduct ourselves, with clear heads and minds, to the same level that our enemies conduct themselves. We must give a fair trial, representation, and Brady evidence to the accused. Everyone should ask themselves:
1. Do you want Justice like Trump suffered in NYC werein he was denied venue change? When he wasn’t allowed real estate and bank experts to testify? When the jury was not given proper instructions? Is that what you want for your Republic?
2. Is the shooter a risk to the court? If he is a risk, then chain him. If he is not a risk for flight or action, let him sit with his lawyers and don’t give him a mistrial or the Fascists/communists that contaminated him talking points.
3. Is it about Justice or revenge? I want Justice.
4. Like Ted Bundy, and others, if they believe how they are dressed gives them a fair trial, then let them dress.
Give him a fair trial, let there be Justice. If he is executed, make it Public for all of the fascists/communists to watch.
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