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Charlie Kirk's Accused Killer Won't Face Trial Until June 2028
A Utah judge rejected both sides' proposed dates; Kirk's family called the delay 'deeply disappointing.'
Filed November 9, 2026 · 📍 Provo, UT 84601
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Key points
- Jury selection in Tyler Robinson's capital murder trial is set for June 21, 2028
- Prosecutors wanted January 2028; the defense wanted late 2029
- Kirk's family called the date 'deeply disappointing'
The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk will not stand trial for another year and a half.
Fourth District Judge Tony Graf on Monday set jury selection in Tyler Robinson's capital murder trial for June 21, 2028. Robinson's defense had asked to push the case into the third quarter of 2029 [1]. Utah County prosecutors had requested a January 2028 trial [2].
Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. The trial will begin nearly three years after his death [3]. His family called the decision "deeply disappointing" [4].
President Trump also criticized the judge over the timeline, Fox News reported [5].
Rule of Law's take: justice delayed is justice denied. Capital cases take time to get right, but a grieving family and a grieving movement deserve a speedier day in court.
Sources
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- [3]The Christian Post'Deeply disappointing': 4 reactions to 2028 trial date for Charlie Kirk's accused killer Tyler RobinsonOpens in a new tab ↗
- [4]One America News'Deeply disappointing': Charlie Kirk's family denounces 2028 trial date for accused killer Tyler RobinsonOpens in a new tab ↗
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Charlie Kirk's accused killer won't face trial until June 2028. Your reaction?
- Far too long; justice delayed is justice denied
- Capital cases take time to get right
- Courts need more judges and resources
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