Judge sets June 2028 trial start in Tyler Robinson case

Crime · First reported 9 Nov, 11:43 · Updated 11:52

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A Utah judge set jury selection in the case against Tyler Robinson to begin June 21, 2028, and reserved 105 days for trial. The date falls between the earlier schedule sought by prosecutors and Kirk’s widow and the later date requested by Robinson’s defense.

Judge Tony Graf set jury selection to begin June 21, 2028, and reserved 105 days for the trial.
Robinson’s defense sought a trial start in late 2029, citing the time needed to review evidence and prepare; prosecutors preferred January 31, 2028, and said they could be ready as early as October 4, 2027.
Erika Kirk asked the court to set the trial as early as possible in 2027, arguing that delay would prolong the family’s distress.
Robinson has pleaded not guilty to charges arising from the September 10, 2025, fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem.

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Key facts

Jury selection: Scheduled to begin June 21, 2028.
Time reserved: 105 days.
Prosecutors’ preferred start: January 31, 2028; they said they could be ready as early as October 4, 2027.
Defense request: A trial start in late 2029.
Robinson’s plea: Not guilty.
Shooting date and location: September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.