A Utah judge ruled that Tyler Robinson, 22, charged in the Sept. 10 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, may wear regular clothes at all pretrial hearings but must remain physically restrained for courtroom safety. Judge Tony Graf cited extraordinary media attention and barred images of the restraints, aiming to preserve Robinson’s presumption of innocence. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty. Robinson, arrested after turning himself in with his parents, is held without bail and has in-person hearings set for Jan. 16 and Jan. 30, 2026.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.