Courts are advancing several high-profile legal cases involving prominent public figures across different jurisdictions.

In Utah, a judge is scheduled to rule Friday on whether news outlets can continue filming, photographing and livestreaming proceedings in a murder case. The defendant is charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, though details of the alleged crime have not been disclosed.

Separately, former FBI Director James Comey has received a tentative trial date of July 15 on charges alleging he threatened to kill President Trump. The charges stem from allegations that Comey posted a photo of seashells on a beach, though the specific nature of how this constituted a threat has not been detailed in available court documents.

In France, Tesla CEO Elon Musk faces potential criminal charges after allegedly failing to appear for questioning related to his social media platform X. French authorities have reportedly threatened criminal prosecution if Musk does not respond to their summons for questioning in the case.

The three cases involve different legal systems and types of charges, from state murder prosecution to federal threat allegations to international criminal proceedings. Court schedules and procedures vary significantly across the different jurisdictions handling these matters.