Judge to rule on trial and death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case

A Utah judge is expected to rule on whether Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial and whether prosecutors can seek the death penalty. Judge Tony Graf Jr. will hear arguments over evidence introduced in July to determine whether there is sufficient probable cause for a trial.

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Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case

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Guardian Published 1 September 2026

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…

NPR Published 1 September 2026

Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case

Utah District Judge Tony Graf Jr. will hear arguments over evidence introduced in July, to decide if there's enough probable cause for a trial in the shooting of the conservative activist last year.

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