Lawyers for Tyler Robinson have asked a Utah judge to prohibit cameras at an Oct. 23 hearing, arguing that coverage of the case and public attention to defense expenses could harm their client’s right to a fair trial, according to the filing described in the source report.
The hearing may include a decision on a trial date and is not expected to feature witness testimony. The defense contends that broadcasting discussion of the time and resources needed to prepare the case could lead audiences to view the issue through the lens of taxpayer costs rather than Robinson’s constitutional rights. Lawyers also say additional coverage could reinforce what they describe as prejudicial perceptions of Robinson and his defense.
The request follows reporting that Utah County had paid $1.6 million to Robinson’s legal team as of the previous month, exhausting a special $1 million state allocation. The source report says some experts have estimated that the defense could cost as much as $10 million; that figure is a projection, not a final cost.
Robinson’s attorneys have previously sought restrictions on courtroom cameras, citing concerns about fairness and courtroom pressure. Judge Tony Graf Jr. has generally permitted cameras under courtroom decorum rules, the report says. The judge’s decision on the latest request was not reported in the provided material.
Robinson is accused of shooting Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. He has pleaded not guilty and could face the death penalty if convicted of aggravated murder. The allegations have not been proven in court.
