Tyler Robinson’s attorneys are once again asking a Utah judge to keep cameras out of an upcoming hearing, arguing that a recent post by President Donald Trump could further prejudice potential jurors against their client.
Robinson, 23, is accused of killing Charlie Kirk. His defense team has repeatedly challenged both video and still cameras in court, but previous requests to bar them have been denied.
With Robinson expected back in court next week, his lawyers pointed to a Truth Social post Trump made in late October. Trump criticized the judge after the defense proposed holding the trial in the third quarter of 2029, saying the case should be resolved much sooner and accusing the judge of disrespecting Kirk’s memory.
In their latest filing, Robinson’s attorneys renewed objections to the court’s process for considering camera access. They argued that ongoing electronic media coverage could fuel public bias and undermine Robinson’s right to an impartial jury.
The lawyers said Trump’s post adds to the risk of prejudice ahead of the Nov. 9 hearing. They also argued that cameras could allow courtroom remarks to circulate without context, prompting public commentary—including from politicians—that might put undue pressure on the case. Even photographs, they said, could be shared and interpreted in a misleading way.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The defense noted that next week’s hearing is about scheduling and will not include evidence or witness testimony. Any scheduling order, they said, will be available to the public, and the hearing itself will remain open to reporters and others.
Although no witnesses are expected to testify, Robinson’s lawyers also objected to the camera-review process, saying it gives witnesses no opportunity to raise privacy or security concerns.
Robinson is accused of killing the 31-year-old Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem on Sept. 10, 2025, during a Turning Point USA event.
Prosecutors have proposed Jan. 31, 2028, as their preferred trial date, while saying they could be ready as early as October 2027. Robinson’s defense has suggested late 2029 as a preliminary target.
Judge Tony Graf Jr. is expected to address the trial schedule at Monday’s hearing.
