Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson wins legal victory.. as he’s allowed to avoid showing his face in hearings

Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson will be allowed to dress in civilian clothing for his trial, a judge has ruled.  

The 22-year-old, who is accused of fatally shooting the conservative activist at Utah Valley University on September 10, was granted the legal victory on Monday afternoon. 

Though he did not appear on camera, when asked by District Court Judge Tony F. Grant Jr. if he could hear, Robinson said: ‘Yes I can.’ 

Robinson was allowed not to show his face in a Provo courthouse at a planned in-person hearing on Thursday that has since been canceled. 

District Court Judge Tony F. Grant Jr. said he has allowed Robinson to wear civilian attire because ‘the presumption of innocence remains.’ 

Although he will be allowed to avoid jail clothing, Robinson will have to wear handcuffs in the courtroom, the judge decided. 

‘The court recognizes that Mr. Robinson has no criminal history and no record of misconduct while in custody, however the charges he faces are extraordinarily serious, carrying potential penalties of life imprisonment or death,’ Judge Grant Jr. added. 

Cameras have also been banned from showing ‘him entering, exiting or standing in the courtroom.’ His restraints are not allowed to be photographed or recorded, per the judge. 

Kirk was fatally shot in the neck on September 10 while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University 

These decisions follow suit with two of the most recent prolific murder trials involving convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger and alleged assassin Luigi Mangione. 

The defense argued a jury could be swayed by the sight of Robinson in jail clothes and shackles, as reported by Court TV.

To make their case, they noted a ‘highly publicized death penalty case in Ada County, Idaho’ – referencing Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to brutally killing four University of Idaho students on July 2, 2025. 

During his court proceedings he was allowed to wear a suit and appear without his handcuffs for his pretrial hearings.

Meanwhile, Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been granted the chance to wear civilian clothes depending on what courthouse he is in. 

A judge denied a request for him not to be shackled in court. He has since been seen on several occasions with restraints on his wrists and ankles during his appearances. 

These decisions follow suit with two of the most recent prolific murder trials involving convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger (pictured left) and alleged assassin Luigi Mangione (pictured right)

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