Tyler Robinson to face trial in 2028 for Kirk shooting
The gist
Utah Judge Tony Graf set jury selection to begin June 21, 2028, in Tyler Robinson's murder trial.
The date falls between what prosecutors, the defense and Kirk's widow each wanted.
How it unfolded
- Sep 10, 2025Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking to a crowd of several thousand people at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
- Sep 11, 2025At his family's urging, Tyler Robinson turned himself in a day after the shooting.
- Jul 2026A five-day preliminary hearing was held in which prosecutors outlined evidence to show probable cause for trial.
Key terms
- jury selection
- The process of choosing the people who will serve on a jury for a trial.
- aggravated murder
- An unlawful killing with intent and added circumstances that make it more serious than ordinary murder.
- probable cause
- A legal standard in US criminal law requiring sufficient facts for police to obtain warrants or make arrests.
Source: Wikipedia