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Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, have asked a Utah judge to prohibit cameras from the courtroom ahead of an October 23 hearing.
The defense argues that recent media reports detailing the high cost of Robinson's legal team create a risk to his right to a fair trial by framing his constitutional rights through the lens of public expense.
In an opposition filing submitted Monday, Robinson's attorneys warned that statements made by defense counsel regarding the time and resources needed to prepare the case could be disseminated in real time through social media and other channels.
They contended that this scrutiny would lead the public to view the proceedings based on cost rather than on Robinson's rights to effective assistance of counsel, due process, and a reliable penalty determination.
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