Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing to stand trial for murder in July 2028
Summary
A Utah judge set Tyler Robinson’s murder trial for early July 2028 in Provo, with jury selection scheduled to begin on June 21. Robinson has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder in the killing of Charlie Kirk; prosecutors also accuse him of witness tampering and obstruction of justice.Key Facts
- Judge Tony Graf ruled that the trial will take place in Provo, Utah.
- Jury selection is scheduled to begin on June 21, 2028, ahead of the trial in early July.
- Robinson, 23, is accused of shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last September.
- Robinson has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder, a charge that could carry the death penalty if he is convicted.
- Prosecutors allege Robinson had political grievances against Kirk, including Kirk’s criticism of gay rights.
- Prosecutors also charged Robinson with two counts of witness tampering and two counts of obstruction of justice.
- Robinson’s lawyers sought more time, citing the amount of evidence and preparations needed for jury selection.
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