Judge sets 2028 date for Tyler Robinson murder trial
The trial for the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled to begin in June, following a three-year legal process.
By Andrew Kovalenko ·
A judge in Utah has reserved 105 days for the murder trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The proceedings are set to begin in June of 2028. This timeline was announced by Judge Tony Graf during a court hearing held on Monday.
Robinson faces multiple charges related to the death of Kirk. The indictment includes counts for aggravated murder, firing a firearm that caused serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. The court also charged him with committing a violent crime in the presence of a child.
The legal process will unfold over the next three years. A hearing is scheduled for December 22, 2027, where arguments regarding the trial location will be addressed. Until the trial begins, the court will hold monthly pretrial conferences on the last Friday of each month. A final pretrial conference is planned for June 15, 2028, to ensure all parties are prepared. Juror selection is set to start on June 21, 2028.
The venue for the trial remains subject to potential change. The defense has not yet proposed an alternative location, but they may file a motion to change the venue in the future. The court will hear arguments on this matter during the December 2027 hearing.
The Kirk family’s legal team responded to the judge’s decision. While they accepted the scheduling, they expressed concern that waiting nearly three years after the death does not feel like a swift process. The family requested that the court strictly adhere to the established calendar. They emphasized the importance of keeping all pretrial hearings and the start date on track.
