Jury selection in the Tyler Robinson murder trial will begin June 21, 2028, nearly three years after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Judge Tony Graf announced the date during a November 9 hearing in Utah.
The case concerns Kirk’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University. Kirk died on September 10, 2025, during an outdoor campus event in Orem, Utah. Robinson, 23, faces seven charges, including aggravated murder. He has pleaded not guilty and could face the death penalty if convicted. Prosecutors allege Robinson shot Kirk from a rooftop while the activist addressed a crowd.
Graf reserved 105 court days for the proceedings. That allocation covers jury selection, legal arguments and other trial matters. Court officials also plan monthly status conferences to monitor preparations.
The first status conference will take place on January 14, 2027. A hearing on April 11, 2028, will assess whether both legal teams can complete essential preparations before jury selection. The schedule follows competing requests from prosecutors, Robinson’s defence team and Kirk’s family.
Prosecutors proposed January 31, 2028, while Robinson’s lawyers requested a 2029 trial. His attorneys cited extensive evidence, death penalty challenges and possible efforts to move the proceedings elsewhere.
Meanwhile, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, urged the court to begin the trial in 2027. She argued further delays would prolong the family’s grief and postpone accountability. After Monday’s decision, the family described the timeline as deeply disappointing. Its statement said every additional day without justice prolongs their pain.
However, the family acknowledged the court’s responsibility to protect constitutional rights. Judge Graf said the schedule aims to uphold the constitutional rights of Robinson and Kirk’s widow. The court must balance the defendant’s preparation rights with the family’s interest in timely resolution.
The Tyler Robinson murder trial will remain a major legal development through 2028. Its outcome could determine whether Robinson faces Utah’s most severe available penalty.
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