Judge Tony Graf Jr. of the Fourth Judicial District Court said that cameras will be allowed in the courtroom for the April 17 hearing in the case against Tyler Robinson, 22. Robinson is accused of murdering Charlie Kirk. The hearing will decide if the media, including TV cameras, microphones, and photographers, should be allowed to cover future pretrial stages.
“In balance, the defendant has not provided a sufficient basis for the court to find that the interests favoring closure outweigh the interest favoring an open proceeding and the presumptive right to access,” Judge Graf said during Friday’s hearing. He further noted that while the April 17 hearing would generally be open, portions might be closed to protect privacy and safety concerns.
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