Tyler Robinson attends a virtual court hearing from Utah County Jail. Photo / Getty ImagesThe judge presiding over the criminal case of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing political activist Charlie Kirk, has ordered transcripts and audio recordings from a previously closed court hearing to be made public. Fourth District Judge Tony Graf issued the ruling during a video conference hearing today, according to the New York Post. “This case generates extraordinary, ongoing national and international attention, some of which is threatening in nature to the parties, the representatives and non-party participants,” Graf said. “The safety and wellbeing of all involved in this matter outweighs the interests of the public that are served by open court records.”The material to be released comes from an October 24 closed-door hearing that considered whether Robinson would be allowed to appear in court unshackled and wearing civilian clothes.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 29, 2025 22:57 UTC