Record #4594
The judge in the Tyler Robinson case will not grant the defense motion to close portions of the preliminary hearing to the media/public
CorrectRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #4594 The Megyn Kelly Show · Kyle Busch's Shocking and Tragic Death, Plus Stabbing in UK, and Female JP Morgan Exec COUNTERSUES, with Mark Eiglarsh and Jonna Spilbor | Ep. 1323
Original quoteI don't think the defense is onto something here. I don't think the judge is going to allow this, but, you know, it's a very high profile, very sensitive case.
Quote begins at 1:51:39
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How the call settles
Judge Tony Graf's ruling on the media-access motion (expected June 1, 2026) denies the defense request to close portions of Robinson's preliminary hearing to the press/public
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because On June 1, 2026 Judge Tony Graf Jr. denied the defense bid to close the preliminary hearing, ruling it would be open to the media because the defense had not shown a 'realistic likelihood of prejudice to the defendant's right to a fair trial.'. Applied stored rule: Judge Tony Graf's ruling on the media-access motion (expected June 1, 2026) denies the defense request to close portions of Robinson's preliminary hearing to the press/public.
Outcome evidence
On June 1, 2026 Judge Tony Graf Jr. denied the defense bid to close the preliminary hearing, ruling it would be open to the media because the defense had not shown a 'realistic likelihood of prejudice to the defendant's right to a fair trial.'
Outcome date: 2026-06-01
Verdict recorded: 2026-07-30
Basis: research