What Bates 003996-R2 Is — Explainer
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A flat horizontal screenshot of black text on white, with part of the first paragraph highlighted in light blue. It explains what the exhibit at the centre of this cluster actually is.
The text reads: "'Bates 003996-R2' is a Bates-stamped discovery exhibit (standard numbering used by the prosecution/Utah County Attorney's Office when producing large volumes of materials to the defense). It refers to a video recording (likely bodycam, stationhouse interview, or surveillance footage) of Tyler Robinson's encounter with law enforcement. The video shows him being read his Miranda rights at approximately 6:25 p.m. MDT on September 11, 2025 (with an internal video timestamp around 03:36:53 or similar, depending on the exact frame)." It continues: "The exhibit has been referenced in recent defense filings and analysis (particularly around late March 2026) to highlight alleged timeline discrepancies: Robinson was already in custody and mirandized (and reportedly invoked his right to counsel) hours before the official 'surrender' narrative and a Discord confession message attributed to him. Podcaster/investigator Baron Coleman has prominently discussed and quoted from it in his coverage."
This is the plainest available statement of what a Bates number is and why this one matters. Note the hedges in the original — "likely," "approximately," "or similar" — and note that this is a generated explainer rather than a court record. This site carries it as the entry point to the argument, not as its proof. The site's own treatment of this exact screenshot is at Sept 11 Grok Image. Robinson is charged, not convicted.
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