Judge expected to set trial date for man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk
Summary
A Utah judge is expected to consider setting a trial date on Monday for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk. The defense requested a trial start in late 2029, while prosecutors recommended January 31, 2028, and Kirk’s family asked for a date as early as possible in 2027.Key Facts
- Judge Tony Graf scheduled Monday’s hearing after postponing a decision on the trial timeline last month.
- Robinson’s defense requested that the trial begin in the third quarter of 2029.
- Prosecutors said they could be ready to start as early as October 4, 2027, but recommended January 31, 2028.
- The state estimated the trial would last 17 weeks; the defense estimated six to seven months and said jury selection would take substantial time.
- Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, asked the court to set the trial as early as possible in 2027, citing the family’s interest in avoiding delay.
- Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Kirk at an outdoor Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.
- Robinson faces charges including aggravated murder, a capital felony, as well as firearm, obstruction of justice, and witness-tampering charges.
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