Tyler Robinson 4.17.2026 Prelim Delay and Media Hearing

Tyler Robinson’s defense asked Judge Tony Graf to push the May preliminary hearing back about four months, arguing they still do not have full FBI and ATF DNA discovery and cannot properly prepare expert cross-examination. They also presented expert testimony saying media saturation in Utah County is extreme — including survey results claiming 99% public awareness of the case and 64% already believing Robinson is guilty — as part of their push to remove cameras and livestreams from future hearings. Judge Graf did not rule immediately, but warned both sides about outside media comments, signaling the prosecutor/TMZ issue is now on the court’s radar too.