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'Deeply disappointing': 4 reactions to 2028 trial date for Charlie Kirk's accused killer Tyler Robinson

By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter
Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk is seen onstage at the Fiserv Foru during preparations for the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk is seen onstage at the Fiserv Foru during preparations for the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will face trial in 2028, nearly three years after the Turning Point USA co-founder was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.

Utah Fourth District Judge Tony Graf Jr. on Monday set a June 21, 2028, start date for jury selection in the case against Tyler Robinson, who faces the death penalty if convicted of aggravated murder.

The decision came after Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, prosecutors and Robinson's defense team offered competing timelines for the high-profile case, with the defense seeking a trial as late as 2029.

Robinson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and six other charges related to Kirk's killing.

The decision to schedule the trial for 2028 prompted reactions from Kirk's family, attorneys and other public figures. Here are four responses.

Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman

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