Kirk Family Disappointed Over 2028 Murder Trial Date
Charlie Kirk’s family criticizes delayed trial of accused killer Tyler Robinson, set for 2028.
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The family of slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has denounced a judge’s decision to delay the murder trial of his accused killer, Tyler Robinson, until 2028 — nearly three years after his shocking death.
Charlie’s widow, Erika Kirk — who assumed the position of TPUSA’s CEO following her husband’s assassination — released a statement to X on Monday in response to Utah District Judge Tony Graf’s decision to set 23-year-old Robinson’s jury selection date for June 21, 2028, in Provo, Utah.
“Today’s decision to delay the trial of the man accused of murdering our beloved Charlie until at least June 2028, is deeply disappointing,” she wrote. “While nothing will restore the time we have lost with Charlie, every additional day without justice prolongs our family’s pain and forces us to wait even longer for accountability.”
“As we continue down this difficult road, we remain deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and support that have sustained our family through these painful months,” her statement concluded.
STATEMENT FROM THE KIRK FAMILY: Today's decision to delay the trial of the man accused of murdering our beloved Charlie until at least June 2028, is deeply disappointing. While nothing will restore the time we have lost with Charlie, every additional day without justice prolongs…
Robinson has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and felony use of a firearm in connection with the September 10, 2025 assassination of Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. He could face the death penalty if convicted.
The conservative activist and father of two was speaking at a TPUSA open-microphone event attended by thousands when he was fatally shot in the neck.
Robinson’s attorneys have tried to push the trial to 2029, saying more time is needed to prepare their defense. While prosecutors said they could be ready by October 2027, they believed January 2028 would help avoid complications during the holiday season. During a hearing in October, Erika urged the court not to delay the proceedings.
Graf said he ultimately made a compromise between the defense’s request and family’s wishes.
“This trial setting and case management order’s intent is to ensure that the constitutional rights of Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Kirk are upheld at every junction,” Graf said. “Each party is treated with the dignity and respect they are due, as they are human beings, and that the Sixth Amendment right is protected.”
Source: OANN
