**Tyler Robinson Appears in Court to Request Civilian Clothing and Removal of Shackles During Future Hearings**
*OAN Staff – Katherine Mosack and Brooke Mallory*
*6:04 PM, Friday, October 24, 2025*
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University, appeared in court on Friday for a closed-door hearing. The hearing focused on Robinson’s request to wear civilian clothing and avoid visible shackles during future court appearances.
Robinson was previously seen wearing a “suicide smock” during a virtual hearing. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, after allegedly fatally shooting Kirk from a rooftop during the event. Robinson has not yet entered a plea and is scheduled to appear in court again on October 30.
Robinson’s defense attorney, Kathryn Nester, filed the motion earlier this month. She argued that having Robinson appear in prison attire and restraints could prejudice potential jurors and undermine his right to a fair trial. The defense cited the U.S. Supreme Court case *Deck v. Missouri* (2005) as well as the case of Bryan Kohberger, who was allowed to appear in court without restraints during his highly publicized quadruple murder trial.
However, the prosecution opposed the motion, expressing concerns that Robinson’s appearance in civilian clothing and without restraints could pose security risks and disrupt courtroom proceedings.
In addition, the Utah County Sheriff’s Office filed a motion requesting restricted media coverage due to the high-profile nature of the case. The defense supported this request, noting what they described as a risk of a “content tornado.”
Judge Tony Graf, who is presiding over the case, held the closed-door hearing to address these concerns and stated that a ruling on the motion is expected on Monday.
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