Tyler Robinson wears 'anti-suicide smock' at first court appearance: How does it work?
Posted on: Sep 17, 2025 07:27 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Charlie Kirk shot surmise, john tyler robert robinson, appeared at the ut. County Justice Court in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday as the murder charges were pressed against him. The 22-year-old appeared via video conferencing from his jail cell, where he was seen wearing a suicide smock.
As reported earlier, Robinson has been placed on a suicide watch in jail, which means the jail authorities fear that he might commit suicide in jail, and hence are putting him on special watch to make sure that he cannot take such action.
The anti-suicide smock, also often referred to as a turtle suit, helps with suicide prevention. Here's it how it works:
An anti-suicide smock (also called a turtle suit or suicide gown) is a tear-resistant, single-piece garment used in hospitals, jails, and mental-health settings to reduce the risk of hanging or using clothing to self-harm. It’s made of stiff, quilted material, has no cords or zippers, and can’t be folded into a noose.
Because the fabric is thick and can’t be rolled or tied, the smock cannot be used to form a ligature.
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Seven counts of charges were pressed against Tyler Robinson on Tuesday. Tony Graf Jr, Fourth District Judge at the Utah County Courts, read out the seven counts.
They are: felony aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of felony obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child. Robinson does not yet have an attorney.
“The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy,” Judge Jeff Gray said, announcing the charges. “Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights, the bedrock of our democratic republic, the free exchange of ideas and a search for truth, understanding and a more perfect union.”
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