Robinson's Trial: DNA, Cameras, and Delay

0:00It's April 18th. This is Dallas News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of murdering conservative activists, Trolley Kirk, showed up in court again Friday. His lawyers are pushing hard to kick out all cameras, claiming live broadcasts could wreck his shot at a fair trial. They also want to push back his May preliminary hearing until they get full DNA data from the FBI and ATF. They're fired back with what they call a mountain of evidence. DNA matching Robinson turned up on the rifle trigger, shell casings, cartridges, and even a towel wrapped around the weapon. They highlighted surveillance video of him limping with a rifle tucked in his pants, plus matching etchings on ammo from the scene and his home. Robinson's parents sat quietly in the courtroom, watching as clips played of a commentator calling their son, a sociopath. His team points out multiple people's DNA on some items, saying that needs deeper review. Meanwhile, media groups, prosecutors, and Kirk's widow are all arguing for cameras to keep

1:05things transparent and fight off conspiracy talk. The defense says the feds have had this raw data since September, but haven't handed it over, which they claim breaks Robinson's rights. Prosecutors insist they already cleared the bar for trial, and no six-month delay is needed. Robinson still hasn't entered a plea. Judge Tony Graff took it all in and plans to drop a final ruling later through Webex after digging into the full record. This case keeps heating up, with big questions on evidence and openness hanging in the balance.