Judge grants release of redacted transcript of Charlie Kirk case hearing
Posted on: Dec 30, 2025 00:57 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
By saint andrew Hay
Dec 29 - A ut. Try overseeing the tribulation of the accused slayer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Monday ordered the release of most of the transcript and audio of a closed-door hearing on safety and security measures for the proceedings, but said media outlets who had asked for the records did not need special status to cover the proceedings.
Judge Tony Graf made his two rulings on media requests during a video hearing that suspect Tyler Robinson attended by audio link. Robinson spoke only once, replying "yes, your honor," when asked by Graf whether he was present.
Robinson is accused of firing a single round from a rooftop that killed Kirk as he debated students on a stop on a U.S. University tour.
Robinson is charged with seven criminal counts, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice for disposing of evidence, and witness tampering for asking his roommate to delete incriminating texts. Prosecutors said they would seek the death penalty.
Media outlets covering the case had asked for records of a closed hearing on Oct. 24 that dealt with what safety restraints and clothing Robinson was required to wear in court. The judge on Monday ordered the redaction of about one page worth of text of the 80-page transcript and the corresponding audio.
Graf has ruled Robinson may appear in court in regular clothes but must be physically restrained, and prohibited media from filming or photographing Robinson's handcuffs and shackles after his lawyers said such images could prejudice potential jurors.
Media outlets had asked for status that would have ensured they received notice of attempts to close hearings or otherwise limit access to the proceedings to give them time to challenge restrictions. Graf denied that request, citing a prior order that lawyers for both sides must notify the media before attempting to have future hearings held behind closed doors.
At a February hearing, Graf will consider a defense request to ban cameras from the courtroom.
Kirk's death sparked denunciations of political violence across the ideological spectrum.
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