Tyler Robinson murder trial ruling in Charlie Kirk killing
A Utah judge has ruled that Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, will stand trial in the killing. Prosecutors may seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. The trial is scheduled to begin in mid-2028.
Current state
Utah District Judge Tony Graf has ruled that Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the murder of Charlie Kirk and may face the death penalty if convicted; the capital trial is scheduled for early July 2028 in Provo, with jury selection set to begin on 21 June 2028.
3 sources · 4 reports · Updated 10 Nov 2026
What changed
Judge orders Tyler Robinson to stand trial, sets 2028 date
A Utah judge ruled Tyler Robinson will stand trial for Charlie Kirk's murder and may face the death penalty, scheduling the capital trial for early July 2028 with jury selection beginning 21 June 2028.
Developments
- Key development
The judge scheduled the capital trial for early July 2028 in Provo, with jury selection to begin on 21 June 2028, after the defense requested late 2029 and the state requested early 2028.
- Key development
Judge Tony Graf ruled prosecutors presented sufficient evidence for Tyler Robinson to stand trial on an aggravated-murder charge that could carry the death penalty.
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Earlier coverage
- Charlie Kirk's alleged killer could face death penalty after judge rules he'll stand trial A judge ruled Tuesday that Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk's murder, meaning he could face the death penalty. Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in front of a crowd last September at Utah Valley University. Carter Evans reports.
- Judge to rule on whether accused Charlie Kirk killer will stand trial Tony Graf to decide if there is sufficient evidence to try Tyler Robinson and allow prosecutors to seek death penalty Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A Utah judge is expected to rule on whether the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial and whether he should face the death penalty. Arguments were set to begin in Provo, Utah on Tuesday afternoon, after which judge Tony Graf will…