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Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin wants out of shackles, prison garb in court — as lawyers cite Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger

Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk, has requested a Utah judge to allow him to appear in civilian clothes instead of prison garb and shackles during court proceedings. His lawyers argue that convicted killer Bryan Kohberger was granted a similar request, highlighting a potential inconsistency in how defendants are treated in the judicial system. This case raises important questions about the rights of defendants and the standards of courtroom appearances.

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Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk, has requested a Utah judge to allow him to appear in civilian clothes instead of prison garb and shackles during court proceedings. His lawyers argue that convicted killer Bryan Kohberger was granted a similar request, highlighting a potential inconsistency in how defendants are treated in the judicial system. This case raises important questions about the rights of defendants and the standards of courtroom appearances.
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