Utah Judge Sets June 2028 Trial Date For Man Accused Of Killing Charlie Kirk
A Utah judge has scheduled the trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing US conservative activist Charlie Kirk (pictured), for June 2028, nearly three years after the fatal shooting.
Fourth District Judge Tony Graf ruled on Monday, 9 November, that jury selection will begin on 21 June 2028, with 105 court days reserved for the proceedings in Provo, Utah.
The decision follows competing requests from both sides. Robinson’s defence lawyers had sought a trial in 2029, citing the need to review extensive evidence and prepare their case. Prosecutors proposed January 2028, while Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, had asked for the trial to begin in 2027.
The Kirk family described the decision as “deeply disappointing”, saying every additional day without justice prolongs their pain.
Their attorney, Jeffrey Neiman, told the court that a trial nearly three years after Kirk’s death did not feel speedy to the family, but said they would accept the judge’s decision and urged the court to stick to the schedule.
Robinson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to seven charges, including aggravated murder, in connection with Kirk’s shooting at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025.
Kirk, 31, was addressing a crowd of thousands when he was shot. Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted.
Judge Graf said the timeline was intended to balance Robinson’s right to prepare his defence with the family’s interest in a timely resolution.
Monthly pretrial status conferences will be held, with a further hearing scheduled for April 2028 to assess whether the case is ready to proceed.
