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Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin wants out of shackles, prison garb in court — as lawyers cite Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger
NY Post ^ | 10/10/25 | Anna Young

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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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History; Local News
KEYWORDS: idaho; killer; kirk; kohberger
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To: ridesthemiles

Because an innocent man (not this one!) has never been the subject of unjust and unwarranted prosecution.


41 posted on 10/11/2025 10:02:42 AM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: Libloather

As far as I know from experience, only the Judge can order restraints removed in the court room.


42 posted on 10/11/2025 10:32:32 AM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Make him wear a furry outfit.


43 posted on 10/11/2025 10:33:08 AM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: Libloather

Kill this freak and move on.


44 posted on 10/11/2025 10:34:27 AM PDT by Vision (“Our Democracy” means "Our Slush Fund." The Left is hate.)
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To: Libloather

Clothes yes, shackles NO!

ALL “violent” perps should be in hand and leg shackles.

How many times have we seen criminals (”alleged” criminals) ATTACK judges or someone else in a court setting? That should NEVER happen.


45 posted on 10/11/2025 10:54:51 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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To: lastchance

Like they do on Trump all left


46 posted on 10/11/2025 11:01:53 AM PDT by Vaduz
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