A judge ruled on Oct. 27 that the man accused of assassinating conservative commentator Charlie Kirk last month can appear in civilian clothing during all pre-trial hearings.
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, 22, argued that the extensive media coverage of his case could cause prejudice among the jury because of courtroom footage of him appearing in jail garb and in restraints. But prosecutors said that jail clothing assists with safety and identification.
In a hearing on Oct. 27, Utah State Court Judge Tony Graf sided with Robinson’s attorneys and will allow him to wear civilian clothing but denied Robinson’s request to not wear restraints because of the extraordinary nature of the charges against him. Media outlets are prohibited from photographing or recording Robinson while he is in restraints, the judge also ruled….