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, to avoid biasing the jury.
Tyler Robinson, charged with fatally shooting Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, faces the death penalty if convicted. The incident occurred on September 10 at a Utah university campus.
Robinson's lawyers argued that wearing a prison uniform would influence potential jurors, who would likely see images of him in the media. The judge agreed, stating that Robinson's right to the presumption of innocence outweighs the minimal inconvenience of permitting civilian attire.
Robinson's right to the presumption of innocence outweighs the minimal inconvenience of permitting civilian attire
The trial will proceed with Robinson wearing street clothes to ensure a fair trial.
Авторское резюме: Alleged assassin allowed street clothes.