Judge Rejects Defense’s Bid to Close Charlie Kirk Hearings

In December, the judge ruled that both the defense and prosecution must notify media representatives when a hearing will be closed but denied the media’s request to be granted formal party status in the case.

In March, Robinson’s defense team filed another motion seeking to bar cameras entirely from the courtroom, arguing that extensive media coverage has created bias and could interfere with his right to a fair trial, said the outlet

They also argued that media coverage of the case aimed to sensationalize the proceedings rather than serve a traditional journalistic purpose.

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