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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.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
I SOMETIMES WONDER IF “DEFENSE” ATTORNEYS SHOULD EVEN EXIST
BULLET TORE OUT CHARLIE’S LEFT SIDE OF NECK —CAROTID ARTERY-—
HOW MUCH MORE DAMAGE DO YOU WISH FOR????
He doesn’t like women. Only furry men. Probably enjoying the men’s prison.
I couldn’t agree more.
At all.
So do I, big time.
These people are sick who believe in someone else doing the shooting. Ridiculous conspiracy nuts.
I say let him wear a suit and tie, but under it, he’s wired to a taser, kind of like an insulin patch.
He hasn’t even made a plea yet... Oct 30th is a preliminary hearing... Since there is no grand jury, the Judge presumably will make the determination if there is enough evidence to go to trial... I wonder if he will have the opportunity to make a plea at that point. He has been arrested charged and held and the judge hasn’t even asked him for a plea yet. Does that seem right to anyone? I think the kid was a patsy and was set up for this... it just stinks. Certainly Charlie wasn’t hit by a 30-06...
Well, there sure are a lot of ‘posters’ on this site posting advocacy for his innocence/no trial/release
Cuz you know, GayRights!!!
My working theory... YMMV...
(1) Two shooters firing nearly on cue (perhaps a specific word in the question posed to Charlie about “trans” was the cue)
(2) Robinson, on the roof and firing the .30-06, missed.
(3) 2nd shooter, perhaps from within the crowd, using a smaller-caliber cartridge, hit.
He’s a symbol of gay ‘values’ > than morality. That’s why so many lunatics and fruits are agitating hard for his innocence.
The current narrative doesn’t add up... and given that Building 7 didn’t kill itself... I am more than a little skeptical of Government narratives... Odd that there is no plea after being held for more than 30 days. Just a simple... “Tyler Robinson, you are accused of the murder of Charlie Kirk... how do you plea?”
Yes my initial theory was a small caliber weapon from behind and to the right but even though the neck wound looks more like an exit wound it could be that the shot came from the crowd.
Rob O’Neill who supposedly killed Osama Bin Ladin was laughing at the thought the neck wound was from a 30-06. He said the same thing Mr. GG2 and I said. If a 30-06 had hit Charlie Kirk in the neck it would have blown his head off. It would have been gruesome.
I hate to tell Kash Patel but this one is not going to be easily covered up. Too many experts out there saying not possible.
“Tore out?” There was no exit wound.
BINGO
He should be wearing his funeral suit.
The government/prosecution should avoid any appearance they are trying to prejudice the jury. Having the defendant in prison garb can certainly have the jury forgetting that he is “innocent until proven guilty.” This issue is subject to being brought up on appeal. Which is a lengthy and costly prospect.
Court precedent agrees with him.
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