JUST IN: Judge Issues Order Against Tyler Robinson In Major Win For Erika Kirk

A Utah judge is pulling back the curtain on a secret courtroom session tied to the criminal case against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk.

Judge Tony Graf said Monday that a transcript from an Oct. 24 closed-door hearing will be released to the public later in the day, though some portions will be redacted. Audio from that hearing will also be made public, but Graf warned it could take up to two weeks before it’s ready.

The announcement came during a brief video hearing that lasted about 20 minutes. Robinson did not appear on camera, but confirmed his presence when asked by the judge, responding, “Yes, your honor.”

The October hearing was held in private so the court could weigh whether Robinson would be permitted to appear in future proceedings in civilian clothing and without restraints. Graf ultimately ruled that Robinson could ditch jail-issued clothing but would still remain shackled in court, citing security concerns.

Robinson appeared in person earlier this month for the first time since the case began. His attorneys used that hearing to argue that cameras should be barred from the courtroom, claiming media coverage could taint the jury pool and undermine his right to a fair trial. Even so, much of that proceeding unfolded behind closed doors, excluding both reporters and the public.

Charlie Kirk

Defense attorney Staci Visser sharply criticized the press afterward, accusing media outlets of ignoring Graf’s orders by allegedly capturing images of Robinson while he was restrained.

“We don’t want the chaos that is out in the media in this courtroom,” Visser claimed at the time.

Robinson is charged with seven felonies, including aggravated murder, firing a gun and causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent crime in the presence of a child.

Kirk, 31, was shot once in front of a massive crowd during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. He later died from his injuries.

A co-founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk had been traveling as part of his American Comeback Tour. The fast-rising MAGA figure left behind his wife, Erika, and their two young children.

Erika Kirk has repeatedly pushed for full transparency in the case and has said cameras should be allowed in the courtroom so the public can see the man accused of killing her husband and to knock down conspiracy theories surrounding the shooting. She has been formally designated as the victim’s representative.

If convicted, Robinson could face execution by firing squad. Utah is one of just five states that still allow that method of capital punishment.

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