Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
A 23-year-old Utah man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk – as a judge ruled prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial. Tyler Robinson denies aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other charges in connection with the shooting of Kirk at a campus event on [...] The post Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way…
A 23-year-old man named Tyler Robinson has pleaded not guilty to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Judge Tony Graf has ruled that prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial. Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Robinson is accused of aggravated murder and six other charges.
Defense lawyers tried to have the death penalty removed, but prosecutors argued there were aggravating factors, such as firing into a crowd with children present. The Kirk family expressed their pursuit of justice after the court proceedings. Prosecutors presented DNA evidence, confessions, and video evidence to prove their case, while the defense questioned the evidence and the right to livestream court proceedings. Robinson, a former apprentice electrician, is due in court again on October 23 for a trial date.
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