Posted on 11/09/2026 12:52:45 PM PST by DFG
Charlie Kirk's alleged murderer Tyler Robinson will go on trial in July 2028, a judge has decided.
Robinson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to all counts, including aggravated murder, after he allegedly shot Kirk in the neck during a Turning Point USA event on September 10, 2025.
Utah District Judge Tony Graf decided on Monday afternoon that Robinson's trial will start on July 31, 2028. He could face the death penalty if convicted.
Erika Kirk, the wife of the late conservative, previously condemned Robinson's lawyer for trying to delay proceedings until 2029.
Prosecutors previously said they anticipate the trial to last 17 weeks and that they would be ready by October 2027, but to avoid holding proceedings over Thanksgiving and Christmas, they suggested a start date of January 2028.
Erika's attorney, Jeffrey Neiman, argued that the trial should start in October 2027 because dragging it out would violate his client's rights to a speedy trial as a victim under Utah law.
Robinson turned himself in to authorities a day after the shooting, and his attorneys have not offered alternative theories for Kirk's death.
Prosecutors allege that he confessed to killing Kirk because he 'had enough of his hatred.'
'Under the Defendants' proposed schedule, Mr. Kirk's two children, who were one and three at the time he was murdered, will be six and eight years old by the time the trial concludes,' Neiman wrote in a court filing.
'They will face the uncertainty of this criminal proceeding longer than they had their father in their lives.'
He also argued that delays would further cost taxpayer money, citing $1.6million in funds needed for Robinson's defense to date, Fox News previously reported.
The legal team for Robinson believes that rushing the trial could do both sides a disservice.
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He hasn’t been executed yet?
The American “Justice” system is a clogged toilet
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Next RAT President will pardon him posthumously.
“Justice delayed is justice denied.”
- William E. Gladstone
So much for the concept of justice delayed is justice denied.
But with executions taking 10 or more years to be carried out I guess the concept is antiquated.
why bother
The judge took the bribe.
state trial but only a technicality for the dims
“All things work together for good...”
July 2028 will be right in the middle of the Presidential campaign, and this will be a good issue to present to.the American people about who stands for justice and who stands for lawlessness.
The delay is at the request of the defense, which means they know he is going to be found guilty and the time he spends in prison before the trial will count toward his time served, so they lose nothing while delaying the inevitable.
“Utah District Judge Tony Graf decided on Monday afternoon that Robinson’s trial will start on July 31, 2028.” Will he last than long?
Ya kidding, if Dems win the white house they are going to grant this guy clemency and build a statue in his honor bank on it
whats his play here?
“The American “Justice” system is a clogged toilet”
It’s a “Court” system. Benefits judges, attorneys and court personnel.
Does every cold blooded killer get the same amount of tax dollars and the same amount of time for their defense? If not, why not???
Exactly.
Sick.
FYI: Jail is worse than prison
Judge wants to extend his time under the limelight...
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