The defense team for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah, has formally asked a judge not to allow video of the shooting to be introduced at an upcoming court hearing.
Robinson’s lawyers filed a motion ahead of a scheduled Feb. 3 hearing, arguing that the video footage of Kirk’s killing is not relevant to their current legal motion and could unfairly prejudice the proceedings. They contend that playing graphic footage of the event could distract from defense arguments and interfere with Robinson’s right to a fair process.
The motion comes as part of a larger effort by Robinson’s legal team to challenge aspects of the prosecution, including a separate request to disqualify prosecutors over a claimed conflict of interest involving a deputy prosecutor’s family connection. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and multiple related counts in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last September.
Prosecutors plan to pursue the case vigorously, and Robinson’s next court appearance is set for early February. The dispute over evidence reflects ongoing legal maneuvering as both sides prepare for future proceedings in one of the most closely watched criminal cases in the state.