Judge expected to set Charlie Kirk trial date

A Utah judge is expected to address the trial schedule for Tyler Robinson, who has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder in the 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors say they could be ready by fall 2027 but recommend a Jan. 31, 2028, start, while Robinson’s attorneys seek a 2029 trial, citing the volume of evidence, extensive preparation and the demands of a potential death-penalty case. Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, has urged the court to set the trial as early as 2027, arguing the defense’s proposed timeline is excessive and prolongs the family’s wait. The judge had deferred a decision after hearing arguments last month; the defense has also sought limits on media coverage, but a request to ban courtroom cameras was denied.