Defense Team For Tyler Robinson File Surprise Legal Motion in Kirk Case

“The State intends to present as exhibits numerous videos which clearly cannot become public in advance of trial

given the well-established quantum of highly inflammatory media and social media coverage of this case, without further impairing Mr. Robinson’s constitutional right to a fair trial,” the motion states. Previously, the judge, Tony Graf Jr. , ordered certain hearings closed after courtroom videographers were seen filming Tyler Robinson in shackles and speaking with his attorney, actions that violated the court’s decorum rules. The defense has argued that all proceedings should be closed to the public, while media organizations and representatives for the victim’s family have opposed those requests. In December, the judge ruled that both the defense and prosecution must notify media representatives when a hearing will be closed, but denied the media’s request to be granted formal party status in the case, ABC4 noted.