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Trial date set for Tyler Robinson, accused assassin of Charlie Kirk
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Utah judge Tony Graf has scheduled the capital murder trial of Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to begin jury selection on June 21, 2028, with the trial expected to last about five months.
- Robinson’s defense requested a postponement until summer 2029, citing the need to review extensive evidence, but the judge balanced this with the prosecution’s preference for an earlier trial and Robinson’s right to adequate preparation.
- The Kirk family expressed disappointment over the delayed trial date, emphasizing the prolonged pain caused by the wait for justice and concerns over the rising costs of Robinson’s defense, which have already reached $1.6 million.
- Robinson, 23, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Kirk from a rooftop during a public event at Utah Valley University and has pleaded not guilty, disputing the prosecution’s evidence and motives.
- If convicted, Robinson faces the possibility of a death sentence by firing squad in what is expected to be a highly complex and emotional capital murder trial.
