Death Penalty Prosecutions

Utah Judge Tony Graf Jr. ruled that the defense’s written motion to ban cameras must be unsealed and said he will consider limited, case‑by‑case closures for portions of the April 17 hearing rather than imposing a blanket closure. The defense, representing accused shooter Tyler Robinson, seeks closed proceedings to present allegedly prejudicial media coverage and privacy violations, while prosecutors — who are seeking the death penalty and say DNA ties Robinson to Charlie Kirk’s killing — and media lawyers urged openness, and the judge has previously sanctioned outlets and restricted some video displays.