Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk’s killing say they need several years to prepare for trial
Defense lawyers say they need more time for a capital case with 31,000 evidence files, while prosecutors seek a 17-week trial in early 2028.
- District Judge Tony Graf convenes a Friday hearing to set a trial date for Tyler Robinson, who faces seven counts including aggravated murder in the September 2025 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
- Robinson allegedly shot Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA rally; defense counsel argues the capital case requires three years of preparation, citing extensive evidence review and complex jury selection that "will require extraordinary efforts."
- Defense counsel targets 2029 for trial start, estimating a six-to-seven-month duration, while prosecutors proposed January 31, 2028, citing an 85-day trial. Both sides filed memorandums Wednesday outlining their competing timelines.
- Judge Graf denied Robinson's request to exclude a Deseret News photographer from Friday's hearing, rejecting claims that photos could prejudice future jurors. Erika Kirk, the victim's widow, was permitted to attend remotely.
- Pending a venue study, the defense anticipates sending jury questionnaires in 2029. All parties must resolve logistical hurdles—including subpoenaing documents from Utah Valley University and processing ongoing evidence—before the Court finalizes a trial schedule.
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Pres. Trump slams Utah judge over delays in trial for accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson
UTAH COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 23, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Pres. Donald Trump today posted on his social medial platform, Truth Social, slamming the Utah judge in the Tyler Robinson murder trial over scheduling delays. Utah District Court Judge Tony Graf put off his decision on the trial date for Robinson, accused of the fatal shooting of […] The post Pres. Trump slams Utah judge over delays in trial for accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson firs…
Tyler Robinson’s Lawyers Seek to Delay Charlie Kirk Murder Trial Until 2029 — Family Calls It ‘Grossly Out of Line’ * The Gateway Pundit * by Ben Kew
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are seeking to delay his murder trial until 2029.
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Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing want to have a trial in 2029
Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk have suggested a 2029 trial date. They say several years are needed to prepare their case. Kirk was a political ally of President Donald Trump who was shot…
Trump Explodes Over Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
President Donald Trump sharply criticized the judge overseeing the murder case involving conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Friday, accusing the court of moving too slowly after defense attorneys proposed delaying the trial until 2029. The president demanded a much faster resolution, arguing that the prolonged proceedings were disrespectful to Kirk’s memory. The dispute centers on […]
Trump Blasts Judge Over Charlie Kirk Trial Delay to 2029
Trump says a Utah judge is desecrating Charlie Kirk’s memory by letting the assassination case drag toward 2029, a timeline the widow calls grossly out of line. President Donald Trump tore into the judge overseeing the Charlie Kirk case on Friday, charging that the court is dragging its feet while the accused killer’s lawyers push […]
Tyler Robinson requests 2029 trial for alleged murder of Charlie Kirk - Regional Media News
By Andrew Hay Oct 23 (Reuters) - A Utah judge is expected to set on Friday a trial date for Tyler Robinson, the former electrical apprentice accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, with the defendant requesting a 2029 date and Kirk's widow calling [...]
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