Robinson appeared briefly in court on Monday, where he put forward a legal argument similar to the one used by fellow accused political assassin Luigi Mangione.

Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting and killing political activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in person in court for the first time.

UTAH COUNTY, Utah ( ABC4) — The court has ordered that Tyler James Robinson will be allowed to wear civilian clothing at all pre-trial hearings, citing his presumption of innocence. Robinson appeared at the Monday afternoon hearing via Webex with his camera off.

In a hearing Monday afternoon, 4th District Judge Tony Graf granted Robinson’s request to wear civilian clothing but struck the request for him to appear without restraints. “Mr. Robinson shall be dressed as one presumed innocent,” Graf said. Graf also granted a media restriction request.

Lawyers for the 22-year-old alleged killer and state prosecutors met privately before District Judge Tony Graf after a secret Monday motion sought to block the defense’s bid to let Robinson — charged with gunning down conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk — ditch his shackles and prison duds for a suit in court.