Judge Sets Tyler Robinson Murder Trial for June 2028
The trial for the killing of Charlie Kirk will begin in 2028, with jury selection set to start on June 21 of that year.
By Luana Sato ·
Judge Tony Graf scheduled the murder trial of Tyler Robinson for June 2028, marking the start of jury selection on June 21. The court reserved 105 days for the proceedings, a timeline that leaves roughly three years between the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the opening of the trial.
Robinson faces five charges, including aggravated murder and firing a weapon causing serious bodily harm. The indictment also includes obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and committing a violent crime in the presence of a child. The judge announced these dates during a hearing held on Monday.
The court established a specific schedule to manage the wait. Monthly pretrial conferences will occur on the last Friday of each month until the trial begins. A final pretrial conference is set for June 15, 2028, just six days before jurors are selected. Additionally, the court will hold a readiness hearing on April 11, 2028, to verify that both sides are prepared to proceed.
The location of the trial is not yet final. A hearing is scheduled for December 22, 2027, to hear arguments regarding the venue. While the defense has not yet proposed an alternative location, they retain the right to file a motion for a change of venue in the future.
The legal team representing the Kirk family accepted the judge’s decision. However, they noted that waiting approximately three years for the trial does not feel like a quick process. The family requested that the court strictly adhere to the established calendar, including all pretrial hearings and the designated start date.
The timeline ensures a structured path toward the trial. The next major legal step is the December 2027 venue hearing, followed by a series of monthly check-ins leading up to the final readiness review in spring 2028.
