In the spotlight
Tyler Robinson (Charlie Kirk)
State of Utah v. Tyler James Robinson, 4th District Court, Provo
ChargedPretrialTrialVerdictSentencingAppealBound over Sept. 1
Oct 23, 2026
No trial date set after a three-hour hearing; Judge Tony Graf Jr. took it under advisement. The defense asked for a trial in the third quarter of 2029, prosecutors proposed Jan. 31, 2028, and counsel for Erika Kirk asked for a start no later than Oct. 4, 2027. (Deseret News)
Next up, Nov 9, 2026
Judge Graf is set to issue a scheduling ruling at 1:00 PM MT (3:00 PM ET). It may not include trial dates.
Tyler Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder and six other counts in the Sept. 10, 2025 shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty if he is convicted.
What legal commentators are saying
- The Four Main Reasons that Utah Uses to Claim Tyler Robinson Murdered Charlie KirkRekieta Law, Video, Oct 16, 2026
- State of Utah Argument in Tyler Robinson Bindover Hearing - Full ReviewRekieta Law, Video, Sep 3, 2026
- Prosecution REPLY in Tyler Robinson Case: A Reality Check - What Even Is A Murder Weapon? EVIDENCERekieta Law, Video, Aug 25, 2026
- Tyler Robinson Court Hearing - Judge Graf Rules - Contempt of Gag Order - Close Preliminary HearingAndrea Burkhart, Video, Jun 1, 2026
- BREAKING - ATF Report in Tyler Robinson case released - .30 caliber class bullet fragments recoveredAndrea Burkhart, Video, Apr 15, 2026