Accused Killer of Charlie Kirk Seeks Camera Ban in Provo Court
By Utah News Staff · September 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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In a report published August 31, Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, requested that cameras be banned from his preliminary hearing in a Provo courtroom.
Key takeaways
Tyler Robinson seeks to ban cameras from his preliminary hearing closing arguments.
Robinson argues media coverage could taint the future jury pool.
Media attorneys maintain that court proceedings are public.
The accusation stems from the death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last September.
Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is asking a judge to ban cameras from the closing arguments of his preliminary hearing on Tuesday in Provo. According to a August 31 report, Robinson argues that media coverage could jeopardize his right to a fair trial by tainting a future jury pool.
Attorneys representing the media have stated that similar requests have been rejected previously and that court proceedings are public. Robinson is accused of shooting and killing Kirk last September during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
