Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of shooting and killing right-wing influencer, smirked as he appeared in court while his mum broke down in tears.
The 22-year-old, from Utah, is on trial for aggravated murder after dad-of-two Kirk was shot dead in front of a crowd of students at Utah Valley University.
Kirk, 33, was on campus to debate students as part of his tour around colleges, when footage shows blood suddenly coming out of his neck.
When he was shot, he was discussing mass shootings.
After a significant police hunt Robinson was arrested a few days later after being brought in by his dad, and prosecutors are now seeking the death penalty.
He appeared in court yesterday with his hands and feet restrained, while wearing a suit.
As he walked in he smiled at his family members sat inside the court room, but his mum began tearing up.
The family, along with others watching the trial, were ordered to leave the room by the judge.
Robinson’s mum could later be seen sobbing in the hallway, according to NewsNation’s Brian Entin.
Robinson’s attorneys have already asked for cameras to be banned in the court room, but Kirk’s widow Erica said there needs to be ‘full transparency’.
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