Charlie Kirk murder case judge denies some efforts to restrict media access to court documents
Charlie Kirk murder case judge denies some efforts to restrict media access to court documents Updated on: March 14, 2026 / 6:21 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk was back in court Friday as a state judge denied some efforts by his attorneys to restrict public access to court documents while not ruling out the possibility of closing portions of an upcoming hearing. The outcome sets the stage for an April hearing in which attorneys for Tyler Robinson will make their case to exclude TV cameras, microphones and photographers from the courtroom. Judge Tony Graf has been weighing the public's right to know details about the case against concerns by defense attorneys that the heightened media attention could undermine Robinson's right to a fair trial. Prosecutors, Kirk's widow and attorneys for news organizations have urged Graf to keep the proceedings open. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for Robinson, 22, who is cha...