Judge Sets Charlie Kirk Murder Trial for June 2028
A Utah judge scheduled jury selection for June 21, 2028, rejecting earlier dates proposed by the defense and the victim's widow.
KEY POINTS
- Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of murdering Charlie Kirk in September 2025 at Utah Valley University.
- Jury selection is scheduled to begin on June 21, 2028, with the trial lasting into October.
- Judge Tony Graf Jr. rejected trial dates proposed by both the defense and Kirk's widow.
- Robinson faces the death penalty if convicted, followed by a separate sentencing proceeding.
- Pre-trial hearings begin in January, with venue-related arguments expected in December 2027.
Tyler Robinson, 23, will stand trial in mid-2028 for the September 2025 shooting death of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Fourth District Judge Tony Graf Jr. announced the schedule during a hearing on Monday.
Judge Graf set jury selection to begin on June 21, 2028, and reserved 105 days for the trial. The proceedings are expected to last into October.
“The family has waited long enough already.”
The judge chose a timeline different from those proposed by the defense and Erika Kirk, Kirk's widow. Robinson had requested a trial starting in July 2029, while Kirk asked for an October 2027 start date.
Graf cited unnecessary delay as a serious concern and noted that Robinson's defense team has conflicting, unrelated trials around that time. He also said Robinson pointed to no task requiring another year of preparation.
If convicted of murder, Robinson faces the death penalty. A separate proceeding would then determine whether he is sentenced to death.
The judge detailed a series of pre-trial hearings beginning in January. Arguments on potential defense motions to move the jury pool outside the county or change the venue are expected in December 2027.
Erika Kirk's attorney, Jeffrey Neiman, said the family has waited long enough already.
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