Tyler Robinson case: Defense set to attack ballistics evidence as preliminary hearing wraps up
Judge denies Robinson defense demand to remove broadcast cameras from courtroom, but issues sanction
Judge Tony Graf denied a motion by Tyler Robinson’s defense team to ban broadcast cameras from the courtroom during the preliminary hearing but issued a sanction.
Defense attorneys for Robinson asked Graf to ban broadcast cameras from the courtroom after briefly displaying a piece of evidence that wasn’t authorized to be used by media outside the courtroom.
While Graf didn’t ban broadcast cameras from the courtroom, he said media could no longer capture or broadcast evidence shown in court on Friday.
“Effective immediately, members of the media shall no longer capture or broadcast any exhibits displayed by the parties during today’s proceedings. The court finds this sanction to be proportional and appropriate in light of the violation of the court’s prior order,” Graf said.
