Utah Prosecutors Seek Trial For Charlie Kirk Murder
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Provo, Utah — Prosecutors began presenting evidence on Monday in a week-long preliminary hearing to persuade Judge Tony Graf that probable cause exists to charge 23-year-old Tyler Robinson with firing the single shot that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem during a campus event.
If Judge Graf finds probable cause this week, Robinson would be ordered to enter a plea at arraignment and the case would move toward trial; he faces seven criminal counts including aggravated murder, and prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty, while Robinson, who turned himself in the day after the shooting, was reported to be studying to be an electrician.
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Timeline
- 1. Sept. 10, 2025 — Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University in Orem.
- 2. Sept. 11, 2025 — Tyler Robinson turned himself in to police the day after the shooting.
- 3. Charges filed — Robinson was indicted on seven counts including aggravated murder.
- 4. July 6, 2026 — Prosecutors began a week-long preliminary hearing in Provo before Judge Tony Graf.
- 5. If probable cause is found this week — arraignment and scheduling for trial would follow, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
Why it matters
This case could impact your community. It's a high-profile murder trial with potential for the death penalty. It's a reminder to stay vigilant about safety at public events. Check your local university's security measures.
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