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PROVO, Utah — Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson asked a judge Tuesday to close portions of a preliminary hearing and seal dozens of exhibits ahead of the July 6-10 proceedings, saying broadcast coverage has created a media frenzy that misrepresents him and could bias potential jurors. The defense filed court papers seeking to keep parts of the hearing private after a judge earlier declined to ban courtroom cameras. Prosecutors opposed the closure and will argue the preliminary hearing should remain open while agreeing that some sensitive exhibits should be restricted from media viewing or copying. They say they plan to present forensic analyses, surveillance video, recordings of witness statements, autopsy findings and alleged messages and texts that prosecutors contend link Robinson to the Sept. 10 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk; prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted.

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