Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson arrives in court to learn when he’ll stand trial, after Erika Kirk condemned his lawyers’ calls to delay proceedings until 2029

Tyler Robinson is due in court in Utah to learn when he will stand trial over the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including aggravated murder, and could face the death penalty if convicted.

Prosecutors expect the trial to last 17 weeks and say they could be ready by October 2027; they have proposed starting in January 2028 to avoid the Christmas and Thanksgiving period. Robinson’s lawyers have sought a trial in 2029, arguing that a faster timetable could compromise careful preparation and the reliability of a capital proceeding. Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has urged an earlier date, citing the effect of prolonged proceedings on the couple’s young children and her client’s right to a speedy trial under Utah law.