Defense Team For Tyler Robinson File Surprise Legal Motion in Kirk Case

The defense team contends that these presentations may be inadmissible at trial or could jeopardize Robinson’s right to a fair trial.

The motion argues that the prosecution has chosen to rely on ‘Rule 1102,’ which allows for the use of ‘reliable hearsay’ during a preliminary hearing.

The motion states that hearsay would be inadmissible during the trial, ABC4 in Utah reported.

“The State intends to present as exhibits numerous videos which clearly cannot become public in advance of trial, given the well-established quantum of highly inflammatory media and social media coverage of this case, without further impairing Mr. Robinson’s constitutional right to a fair trial,” the motion states.

Previously, the judge, Tony Graf Jr., ordered certain hearings closed after courtroom videographers were seen filming Tyler Robinson in shackles and speaking with his attorney,