On Wednesday, Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, urged the judge overseeing her husband’s murder case to allow news cameras in the trial and to reject motions limiting coverage. Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of killing Charlie Kirk when he fired a single shot from a rooftop at a Utah university.
Judge Tony Graf has imposed media limits and denied some defense requests; Robinson’s legal team filed a motion last month seeking limits on courtroom cameras and must submit new briefs for a blanket ban.
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So far, Robinson has only appeared in the courtroom virtually, but is expected in person on Jan. 16, 2026. Meanwhile, Graf said proceedings will be “open to the public” but has not ruled on a blanket camera ban.
The case has prompted broader debate over political discourse and courtroom access, as Utah law enforcement and Robinson’s defense team seek limits on media coverage, reducing chances for live hearings.
Robinson is facing aggravated murder and other charges as Utah prosecutors seek the death penalty.
