Tyler Robinson’s defense team is seeking a contempt ruling over comments made by prosecutors in the media about a bullet fragment recovered from Charlie Kirk’s body. The defense claims these statements violated restrictions imposed by Judge Tony Graf against speaking about the case outside of court.

Prosecutor Comments

Prosecutors argue they had a right to correct misinformation from Robinson’s attorneys about an inconclusive, preliminary finding by ballistics experts. The defense has tried to guard against media coverage that they say sometimes misrepresents their client.

The court has considered the oral arguments and briefing, and has ruled on the defendant’s motions to classify court records. The court has denied the defendant’s motion to classify as private a motion filed on January 9, 2026, as the potential evidence discussed in the motion is technical and does not contain any obvious private or inflammatory information.

The court has also granted in part and denied in part the defendant’s motion to classify as private a motion to exclude cameras from the courtroom. The court has ordered the defendant to file a redacted version of the motion to exclude cameras, referencing docket 305, that redacts private information referenced but not specifically cited in his motion to classify.

Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.