Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged with killing far-right activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance as his attorneys push to limit media access.

Judge Tony Graf is weighing Robinson’s right to a fair trial against the public’s interest in open proceedings, while prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.

Robinson appeared in court restrained and in formal attire, with prior rules allowing him street clothes but prohibiting photos of his restraints to avoid prejudicing jurors.

A coalition of news organizations and Kirk’s widow are advocating for transparency and media access, arguing that public scrutiny safeguards the fairness of trials, The Guardian has reported.

Robinson’s legal team cites widespread pretrial publicity and misinformation, including digitally altered images, as reasons to restrict courtroom coverage.