Judge sets June 2028 trial for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk killing
The gist
A Utah judge set jury selection to begin June 21, 2028, for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk's killing.
The years-long wait pits the defense's preparation needs against the Kirk family's push for speed.
How it unfolded
- Sep 10, 2025Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem; prosecutors say Robinson fired a .30-06 hunting rifle from a rooftop about 415 feet away.
- Sep 11, 2025Robinson turned himself in a day after the shooting.
- Dec 11, 2025Robinson appeared in court for his first in-person court appearance.
Key terms
- aggravated murder
- An unlawful killing with intent and added circumstances that make it more serious than ordinary murder.
- preliminary hearing
- A pretrial proceeding to decide whether there is enough evidence to require a trial.
- discovery
- A pretrial phase in which parties obtain evidence from each other through methods like interrogatories and depositions.
Source: Wikipedia