Utah Judge to Rule on Cameras in Kirk Murder Trial

A Utah state district judge is scheduled to rule Friday on whether news outlets can continue filming, photographing and livestreaming the high-profile murder trial of Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Robinson's attorneys argue that courtroom broadcasts have fueled slanted media stories and online comments portraying the defendant as evil or unremorseful, potentially biasing potential jurors and violating his right to a fair trial. Media organizations, prosecutors and Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, support allowing cameras, contending that transparency best counters conspiracy theories that emerged after Kirk's assassination.

Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck on September 10 while addressing thousands of students at Utah Valley University in Orem. He founded Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization seen as influential in U.S. politics, including support for President Donald Trump's reelection. Robinson, who turned 23 on Thursday, faces charges including aggravated murder and has not entered a plea. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if he is convicted.

Authorities say evidence includes DNA consistent with Robinson's found...