Charlie Kirk’s widow demands cameras in accused assassin’s courtroom

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Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is calling for the judge in the trial against her husband’s accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, to deny a motion to cut off news cameras in the courtroom.

“When my husband was killed, there were cameras everywhere,” she told Fox News’ Jesse Watters in an exclusive interview. “There were cameras everywhere where my friends and family were grieving. There were cameras all around me, analyzing my every move, every smile, every tear. We deserve to have cameras there.”

The high profile of Robinson’s case resulted in increased security at the courthouse, where the suspect did not physically appear in person. He did not even show his face while actually attending the last two public hearings.

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“Why not be transparent?” Kirk continued. “There’s nothing to hide. I know there isn’t because I saw what the case was based on.”

Robinson, 22, is accused of firing a single shot with a Mauser .30-06 from a rooftop at Utah Valley University, then delivering a fatal blow to Charlie Kirk as he addressed the audience at the Turning Point USA event on Sept. 10, minutes after noon.

Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025, minutes before he was assassinated. His widow, Erika Kirk, called for cameras to be allowed at the trials involving accused assassin Tyler Robinson, noting that millions of people watched the video of her husband’s death. (Trent Nelson/Salt Lake Tribune/Getty Images)

“Let everyone see what true evil is,” Erika Kirk added. “This is something that could impact future generations.”

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Still footage from the court broadcast shows a chalkboard reading “Utah County Jail” where Tyler Robinson’s face would be visible. The 22-year-old actor is accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and has attended his last two public hearings remotely and without showing his face. (Utah 4th Judicial District Court)

Robinson faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, which carries the potential death penalty. He has not yet made a defence.

Judge Tony Graf recently granted a defense motion to allow Robinson to wear civilian clothes in court, citing the constitutional presumption of innocence, but denied a motion to allow him to appear unshackled.

Tyler Robinson appeared virtually in Utah court on September 16, 2025; this was the only time his face was shown in court following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. (Utah State Courts)

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He told attorneys at Robinson’s last hearing to file new briefs and a new motion regarding camera issues in court.

Robinson’s next hearing is scheduled for January 16, 2026, when he is expected to make his first in-person appearance.