Erika Kirk Seeks Full Public Release of Murder-Hearing Evidence as Judge Keeps 3-Tier Access
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 9
Erika Kirk Seeks Full Public Release of Murder-Hearing Evidence as Judge Keeps 3-Tier Access
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 9
Summary
A motion made public Thursday asks a Utah judge to show all exhibits in Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing openly in court, after some evidence was admitted without being viewable to Charlie Kirk’s family.
Jeffrey Neiman, representing widow Erika Kirk and Kirk’s parents, argued that limiting access is not transparent and risks fueling conspiracy theories about the Sept. 10, 2025 killing.
Judge Tony Graf on Wednesday ordered parts of a video interview with Robinson’s former partner redacted; the video was played Thursday in open court with significant portions withheld from public view.
Graf said he will keep using a three-tier system in which some evidence is restricted to the judge and parties, some is visible in the courtroom gallery, and some can appear on the livestream.
The dispute centers on how to balance public access and victims’ ability to observe the case against Robinson with the defendant’s right to a fair trial.