Judge lets Kirk murder suspect wear street clothes
A Twin Cities district court judge granted a defense request allowing the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk to appear in street clothes and without visible restraints during court proceedings, citing the case’s 'extraordinary' public attention. The order, issued Oct. 27, aims to mitigate potential juror prejudice and security concerns as the high‑profile case proceeds.
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📌 Key Facts
- Court order entered Oct. 27, 2025, in the Twin Cities
- Defendant may wear street clothing and avoid visible restraints in court
- Judge cited 'extraordinary' attention around the case as the rationale