Judge Tony Graf issued his rulings regarding civilian clothing and restraints during pretrial proceedings at a virtual hearing on Monday.
The man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be allowed to wear civilian clothing during pretrial hearings, a Utah judge ruled on Monday.
At the same time, the judge denied a request from the suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, to appear during the proceedings without any restraints.
Robinson’s attorneys sought to extend the right for him to appear in civilian clothing that is afforded during trial to all of his pretrial proceedings, arguing that, given the extensive media coverage of the case, there is a risk of prejudice if potential jurors see him in jail attire. Prosecutors had opposed the request, arguing jail clothing aids with identification and safety.
In granting the request during a virtual hearing on Monday, Judge Tony Graf said, «Robinson’s right to the presumption of innocence outweighs the minimal inconvenience of permitting civilian attire, and Mr.
