Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson to make first in-person court appearance
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Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Person Court Appearance
Should media access be limited to avoid prejudicing a fair trial, or should maximal transparency be preserved?
Above: Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, appears at a hearing in Provo, Utah on Dec. 11, 2025. Image credit: Rick Egan-Pool/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This case has attracted an extraordinary amount of media attention and if it is not regulated in the proper manner, there's a high risk it could prejudice Robinson's right to a fair trial. If this were to happen, it could lead to a mistrial or an acquittal so it is imperative the judge gets this right.
Establishment-critical narrative
Too many hearings in this case have already taken place behind closed doors. But all this does is fan the flames of conspiracies and undermine the public's trust in the legal system. While the judge is right to protect Robinson's presumption of innocence, the court must not overstep the mark to undermine the principles of transparency and open justice.