Charlie Kirk's Alleged Shooter, Tyler Robinson, Wants Cameras Out Of Courtroom For 'Fair Trial'

Media personality, founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), former executive of the organisation, and husband of Erika Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at an outdoor 'American Comeback Tour' event at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025.

Charlie Kirk, 31, a conservative activist, was conducting his well-known 'prove me wrong' debate with students and was discussing gun violence when the incident occurred. The shooting was carried out by a gunman positioned on a nearby rooftop.

The alleged suspect in the horrific shooting, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson, has been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice.

Robinson reportedly wants cameras out of the courtroom for his upcoming trial, arguing it would ensure a 'fair trial'.

Tyler Robinson Wants Cameras Out Of the Courtroom

The TMZ reported that Robinson's lawyer does not want cameras in the courtroom during the 22-year-old's trial, arguing that it will ensure a 'fair trial' for Robinson. However, the prosecution said that if anything, closed-door hearings will just encourage more outlandish publicity.

According to the court document acquired by the outlet, the prosecutors are asking for cameras to be allowed in the courtroom, as secrecy only fuels conspiracy theories – something that is already surrounding the death of Kirk.

They said, 'keeping court proceedings as public as possible helps to quell and contradict the tide of misinformation'. The prosecutor added, 'a number of conspiracy theories' have already been circulated, including unfounded accusations that Israel is behind the death of Kirk.

Furthermore, the court documents show that prosecutors are worried about these conspiracy theories, noting that Tyler and his team are wrong to think all the publicity has been bad for his case.

As of now, there is no set trial date for Robinson.

Tyler Robinson Allegedly Confessed to the Crime

Prior to his arrest, Robinsan allegedly confessed to the murder. Reports indicated that the 22-year-old admitted to his father that he shot and killed Kirk at the Utah Valley University campus.

Robinson's father then told a youth pastor about the grave confession – the pastor happens to work with the US Marshals. The 22-year-old ultimately surrendered to the Washington County Sheriff's Office a day after the alleged shooting at around 10:00 p.m.

Erika Kirk Forgave her Husband's Shooter

Despite the heartbreaking death of her husband, Erika, who is now CEO and chairwoman of TPUSA, has publicly forgiven Robinson during a memorial service held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on 21 September 2025, while standing before thousands in mourning.

During the tearful tribute she made at the public memorial service for her late husband, Erika cited the example of Jesus and stated:

'Our Savior said, "Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do." That young man ... I forgive him, I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it's what Charlie would do,' Erika said.

The widow said that Robinson was much like the young men her husband sought to save, noting that Charlie 'wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life'.

She also said that her faith led to forgiving her husband's alleged shooter, she said, 'To me it's just so simple, you trust in the Lord, and when you trust in the Lord, you do it, and faith is so powerful, there's no doubt about it'.

'I don't have this massive in-depth answer, and God is Good,' she added.