Tyler Robinson (Charlie Kirk) Case
State of Utah v. Tyler James Robinson, 4th District Court, Provo
ChargedPretrialTrialVerdictSentencingAppealBound over Sept. 1
Oct 23, 2026
No trial date set after a three-hour hearing; Judge Tony Graf Jr. took it under advisement. The defense asked for a trial in the third quarter of 2029, prosecutors proposed Jan. 31, 2028, and counsel for Erika Kirk asked for a start no later than Oct. 4, 2027. (Deseret News)
Next up, Nov 9, 2026
Judge Graf is set to issue a scheduling ruling at 1:00 PM MT (3:00 PM ET). It may not include trial dates.
What legal commentators are saying
The Four Main Reasons that Utah Uses to Claim Tyler Robinson Murdered Charlie KirkRekieta Law, Video, Oct 16, 2026
State of Utah Argument in Tyler Robinson Bindover Hearing - Full ReviewRekieta Law, Video, Sep 3, 2026
Prosecution REPLY in Tyler Robinson Case: A Reality Check - What Even Is A Murder Weapon? EVIDENCERekieta Law, Video, Aug 25, 2026
Tyler Robinson Court Hearing - Judge Graf Rules - Contempt of Gag Order - Close Preliminary HearingAndrea Burkhart, Video, Jun 1, 2026
BREAKING - ATF Report in Tyler Robinson case released - .30 caliber class bullet fragments recoveredAndrea Burkhart, Video, Apr 15, 2026
Timeline
- Hearing on scheduling the trial date. No date set. (Deseret News)
- After the preliminary hearing, the judge orders Robinson to stand trial. Not-guilty pleas entered. (Utah News Dispatch)
- Charlie Kirk is shot and killed at Utah Valley University. (Deseret News)
Sources
- No Tyler Robinson trial date set as attorneys clash, Deseret News, 2026-10-23
- Defense attorneys suggest trial in 2029, AP News, 2026-10-23
- Trial dates for Tyler Robinson may be included in November scheduling order, KSL, 2026-10-23
- Tyler Robinson hearing ends without trial date set, Fox News, 2026-10-23
- Judge orders Robinson to stand trial, Utah News Dispatch, 2026-09-01