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Tyler Robinson isn't first high profile case to allow cameras, media argues
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 23 - 5:40 p.m.
The battle over allowing electronic media coverage of the Tyler Robinson capital murder case continued with media attorneys filing their response to the Utah Supreme Court.
Tyler Robinson roommate does not have to appear at preliminary hearing, judge rules
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 22 - 11:18 a.m.
The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Monday that hearsay evidence is acceptable, including a video interview with Lance Twiggs.
Arguments regarding death penalty, roommate continue on eve of Robinson court ruling
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 19 - 4:03 p.m.
More court filings were made this week by both sides in the Tyler Robinson case as the judge is expected to rule on contempt and hearsay issues on Monday.
Prosecutors oppose effort to make Tyler Robinson roommate appear at prelim
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 17 - 2:28 p.m.
The Utah County Attorney's Office does not believe Tyler Robinson's former roommate, Lance Twiggs, needs to attend Robinson's preliminary hearing in person.
Tyler Robinson wants death penalty pulled from table as sanction for state's contempt of court
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 12 - 4:03 p.m.
Arguments over contempt of court allegations and hearsay evidence were heard Friday in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case.
Utah Supreme Court requests responses from state, media on Tyler Robinson petition
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 10 - 12:30 p.m.
The Utah Supreme Court wants the state and attorneys for the media to submit responses to Tyler Robinson's request to review cameras in the courtroom ruling.
Prosecutors oppose putting Tyler Robinson capital murder case on hold
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 8 - 5:33 p.m.
The Utah County Attorney's Office has filed its opposition to Tyler Robinson's request to stay all legal proceedings pending a decision by the Utah Supreme Court.
Robinson seeks to bar hearsay testimony ahead of preliminary hearing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 4 - 7:11 p.m.
Tyler Robinson and his defense team continue to push for hearsay testimony from law enforcers to not be allowed during his preliminary hearing.
Judge says Tyler Robinson hearing will remain open, but defense seeks another delay
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 1 - 11:01 a.m.
The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Monday that his preliminary hearing will remain open but now Robinson is appealing the judge's decision over cameras.
Sens. John Curtis and Mark Kelly debut video campaign urging parties to 'disagree better'
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 23 - 8:31 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis is teaming up with Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly to urge Americans to have productive conversations with their neighbors, even those who have different political views.
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835K settlement
R.j. Rico, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 9:00 a.m.
Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Prosecution says it had to counter 'absolutely misleading' info from Tyler Robinson
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 19 - 2:09 p.m.
Tyler Robinson's team wants prosecutors to be held in contempt, but the state says it talked to the media to counter "absolutely misleading" information the defense was spreading.
Robinson preliminary hearing delayed until July; cameras will be allowed in courtroom
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 8 - 4:36 p.m.
Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing has been postponed until July, but the judge will continue to allow cameras in Robinson's court hearings.
Tyler Robinson's comments on bullet fragment DNA was misleading, state contends
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 4 - 9:50 a.m.
The Utah County Attorney's Office says it should not be held in contempt and it is prepared to go forward with a preliminary hearing this month without DNA evidence.
Judge unseals ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 1:52 p.m.
A filing referencing and quoting an already-existing Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is charged in the murder of Charlie Kirk, was recently made public by the judge.
Judge weighing courtroom cameras, preliminary hearing delay in Tyler Robinson case
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 17 - 7:16 p.m.
A judge heard arguments Friday on whether cameras and microphones should be allowed in the courtroom during the Tyler Robinson legal proceedings.
Tyler Robinson now wants his prosecutors held in contempt
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 16 - 4:01 p.m.
Following the release of information regarding ATF ballistics testing in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case, defense attorneys say the prosecution violated a gag order.
Sharon McMahon out as UVU commencement speaker following significant GOP opposition
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 16 - 10:38 a.m.
Amid outcry from some of Utah's GOP, Utah Valley University on Thursday announced Sharon McMahon will not serve as the commencement speaker on April 29.
Sharon McMahon's team responds to GOP backlash over scheduled keynote at UVU graduation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 15 - 7:34 p.m.
When Utah Valley University last month announced Sharon McMahon was selected to deliver the keynote address at the university's commencement ceremony on April 29, the choice was immediately met with strong backlash from many Utah Republicans.
'Tyler killed Charlie!' Search warrants detail messages allegedly sent after Kirk killing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 9 - 8:46 p.m.
Recently unsealed search warrants detail some of the messages allegedly sent by Tyler Robinson following the killing of Charlie Kirk.
Erika Kirk retains Florida attorney to represent her in husband's Utah murder case
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 9 - 5:41 p.m.
The widow of Charlie Kirk has retained the services of a Florida attorney who has celebrity clients to be her victim's representative in the capital murder case of Tyler Robinson.
UVU calls Sharon McMahon a force for good. Critics call the choice 'tone deaf'
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted April 8 - 5:34 p.m.
Mixed reactions followed Utah Valley University's announcement last month that "America's Government Teacher," Sharon McMahon, would be the 2026 commencement speaker.
Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson has plenty of evidence for a May preliminary hearing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 6 - 12:30 p.m.
Prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case say the defense has the same evidence they have and the preliminary hearing set for next month should not be continued.
How one headline shaped the narrative in the Tyler Robinson case
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 31 - 8:38 p.m.
After the Daily Mail said a recent filing against Tyler Robinson contained "bombshell" findings, firearm experts accused the choice of words as "completely and utterly misleading garbage."
