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Judge to rule if Tyler Robinson will stand trial : NPR

NPR • September 1, 2026 • nation

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A Utah judge will hear arguments Tuesday to determine if there is probable cause for a murder trial against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk last fall.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Robinson, 23, who faces charges including aggravated murder and tampering with a witness.
The killing occurred on Sept. 10, 2025, at a Utah Valley University rally where Kirk was shot by a sniper from a rooftop approximately 150 yards away.
Prosecutors allege Robinson confessed to the killing and argue the motive was political, citing evidence such as bullet casings with anti-fascist messages.
Robinson's attorneys oppose livestreaming the hearing, arguing it could compromise his right to a fair trial and affect the impartiality of potential jurors.