A Utah judge has scheduled jury selection for June 21, 2028, in the trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, reserving 105 court days for the proceedings.
Fourth District Judge Tony Graf announced the schedule Monday, November 9, establishing a timeline for a case that could result in the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. Robinson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to seven charges, including aggravated murder, in connection with Kirk's September 10, 2025, shooting death at Utah Valley University.
The ruling follows competing requests over when the trial should begin. Robinson's attorneys sought a start in 2029, citing the preparation required for the case. Prosecutors proposed January 2028, while Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, requested an October 2027 trial.
Graf also ordered monthly pretrial conferences to monitor preparations. An April 11, 2028, hearing will assess whether attorneys can complete the work necessary to proceed with jury selection as scheduled. The judge said the timetable must accommodate Robinson's constitutional rights alongside Erika Kirk's interest in a timely resolution.
For Kirk's family, the announcement means a further wait in an already painful legal process. In a statement following the ruling, the family called the decision "deeply disappointing" and said the additional delay "prolongs our family's pain."
The June 2028 date sets a target for jury selection, with the court continuing to review preparations through the scheduled pretrial hearings.
