A Utah judge has prohibited reporters from broadcasting exhibits presented in court during the final day of preliminary hearings in the Charlie Kirk murder case. This decision follows an incident where a letter allegedly written by Tyler Robinson, which appeared to confess to the killing of Kirk, was mistakenly broadcast on Thursday. Robinson is charged with the murder of Kirk, who was killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. Judge Tony Graf is assessing whether there is sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to trial.
During the previous hearing, the letter was shown despite a court order against filming it. Robinson's attorneys argued that this error warranted barring media cameras from the proceedings entirely. However, Judge Graf decided to allow media coverage but restricted the broadcasting of any exhibits. He stated, "Effective immediately, members of the media shall no longer capture or broadcast any exhibits displayed by the parties during today’s proceedings."
The letter, addressed to Robinson's roommate and partner, Lance Twiggs, included a statement of remorse and a reference to the act of killing Kirk. The preliminary hearing will continue with final arguments scheduled for a separate hearing on September 1, where Judge Graf will determine if there is probable cause to proceed to trial. The Kirk family has expressed gratitude for the support they have received during this process and emphasized the importance of a fair and transparent judicial process.