CRIME & LAW

Utah Judge Allows Civilian Clothes, Keeps Restraints

A Utah judge ruled that Tyler Robinson, 22, charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, may wear civilian clothes at pretrial hearings but must remain in restraints. Judge Tony Graf Jr. cited the presumption of innocence but said the case is serious, posing a risk of disruption. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty and allege Robinson targeted Kirk for his political expression. Robinson has not entered a plea and appeared via audio-only; charging documents cite purported texts that appeared to link him to the shooting.

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