Judge, Defense Lawyers Telegraph Next Major Developments In Charlie Kirk Assassination Trial

Utah Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf and the defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, established the next major developments in the murder trial against the suspect.

Kathryn Nester, the lead defense attorney, requested that a preliminary hearing be set within 30 to 60 days, which allows a judge to determine if there is enough evidence against Robinson to proceed with the trial. The prosecution and defense agreed to the judge’s suggestion to set the next hearing for Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. Mountain time (MDT).

Robinson appeared at the briefing virtually but is expected to arrive at the next scheduled hearing in person.

“As we are at the beginning of this case, it is my intent to only speak when I am needed or when it is necessary. But today, I do wish to provide guidance and expectations that you can have for this court and wish to enter an order as well,” Graf said. “As this case moves forward, Mr. Robinson’s constitutional rights will be protected at every stage. He sits before this court presumed innocent, and that presumption remains unless and until each element of every offense charged against him is proved beyond a reasonable doubt.”

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Graf further said that Robinson will be allowed to appear in person to “fully engage with his attorneys.” He also vowed that he will not “put finger on the scale of justice.”

Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child. He allegedly climbed onto a rooftop and shot