Overview
- Fourth District Judge Tony Graf rejected the defense motion, concluding a prosecutor’s daughter at the event has no uniquely relevant testimony and creates no appearance of bias.
- The Utah County Attorney’s Office remains on the case as prosecutors pursue the death penalty against Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder and has not yet entered a plea.
- A preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin on May 18 and is expected to last three days before any arraignment.
- The court set additional pretrial sessions for March 13 and April 17 to address evidentiary and media‑access issues, including potential limits on cameras in the courtroom.
- Graf has restricted full courtroom display of the shooting video to protect fair‑trial rights, with broader transparency disputes still being litigated.