Tyler Robinson will go to trial in 2028 in Charlie Kirk murder case
A Utah judge ruled on Monday that Tyler Robinson will go to trial in 2028 on murder charges related to the September 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
TL;DR
- Tyler Robinson will stand trial in 2028 for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September 2025.
- Judge Tony Graf set the trial to begin June 21, 2028, in Provo, Utah, reserving 105 days for the proceedings.
- Robinson has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder, firearm discharge, obstruction of justice, tampering with a witness, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child.
- The defense had sought a trial start in the third quarter of 2029, while prosecutors pushed for January 2028.
- Kirk's widow's lawyers criticized the defense's delay tactics, citing the impact on Kirk's young children and asserting their right to a speedy trial.
- President Donald Trump publicly criticized the judge for the trial delays.
- Authorities state Robinson claimed Kirk spread "too much hate," and his family reported Robinson held increasingly left-wing views prior to his arrest.