Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin Allowed to Wear Street Clothes at Trial
A Utah judge ruled that the 22-year-old alleged killer of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk may wear street clothes during his trial, instead of prison attire, over concerns of biasing the jury.
Tyler Robinson has been charged with fatally shooting Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, during a public event at a Utah university campus on September 10. He faces the death penalty if convicted.
Robinson's lawyers argued that appearing in a prison uniform throughout such a high-profile case would influence potential jurors, who would likely see images of him in the media.
Robinson's right to the presumption of innocence outweighs the minimal inconvenience of permitting civilian attire
The ruling aims to prevent biasing the jury, ensuring a fair trial for the accused.
Author's summary: Alleged assassin to wear street clothes at trial to avoid jury bias.