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Utah judge expected to set trial date in Charlie Kirk killing
A Utah judge is expected to set a trial date for Tyler Robinson on Monday in the case over the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in September 2025, and Robinson has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder.
Robinson's lawyers have proposed starting the trial in 2029, saying they need time to review tens of thousands of files and investigate his background.
Prosecutors expect a 17-week trial and say they could be ready by October 2027; they have proposed a January 2028 start.
Kirk's wife has asked for the trial to begin next October, arguing that a long delay would violate her speedy-trial rights as a victim under Utah law.
The case could result in the death penalty if Robinson is convicted, and the judge's decision will determine when the proceedings begin.
A Utah judge is expected to set a trial date for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Robinson’s attorneys have proposed a trial in 2029, while prosecutors say they could be ready by October 2027 and proposed starting in January 2028.
Kirk’s wife’s attorney has argued that the trial should begin next October to protect her speedy trial rights under Utah law.
Robinson has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and could face the death penalty if convicted.
Prosecutors allege Robinson targeted Kirk for his political beliefs.
- Who
- Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, 31.
- What
- A Utah judge is expected to set a trial date in Robinson’s aggravated murder case.
- When
- The judge is expected to act on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
- Where
- Provo, Utah; the killing took place at Utah Valley University.
- Why
- Prosecutors allege Robinson targeted Kirk for his political beliefs. The sources do not state a motive for the judge’s expected action beyond setting the trial date.
Robinson’s attorneys
Prosecutors and Kirk’s family
Trial timing
Robinson’s attorneys
Robinson’s attorneys have proposed a trial starting in 2029, citing the need to review tens of thousands of files and conduct investigations.
Prosecutors and Kirk’s family
Prosecutors proposed a January 2028 start and said they anticipated a 17-week trial; Kirk’s wife’s attorney has called for a start next October, citing speedy trial rights.
Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking to several thousand people at Utah Valley University.
Tyler Robinson turned himself in.
President Donald Trump said on social media that Robinson should be tried within a month.
A Utah judge was expected to set the trial date.
- Defendant
- Tyler Robinson, 23
- Victim
- Charlie Kirk, 31
- Location
- Utah Valley University, Utah
- Defense proposal
- Trial starting in 2029
- Prosecutors’ proposal
- Trial beginning in January 2028
- Potential sentence
- Death penalty if Robinson is convicted
What people are saying
within a month
Dragging it out for years would violate her speedy trial rights under Utah law as a victim
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