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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Brown and Hannah Schoenbaum

Judge to rule Friday whether Charlie Kirk murder case can be filmed, photographed

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A Utah judge is set to decide Friday if news outlets can continue to film, photograph and livestream the high-profile murder case against the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Tyler Robinson's attorneys argue potential jurors could be biased by slanted stories and online comments that depict the defendant as evil or unremorseful based on how he looks and acts in court. They say live broadcasts are fueling those stories and interfering with Robinson's right to a fair trial.

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