{
  "id": 16246584,
  "title": "Tyler Robinson requests 2029 trial for alleged murder of Charlie Kirk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/tyler-robinson-requests-2029-trial-for-alleged-murder-of-charlie-kirk-16246584",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T22:40:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/24/tyler-robinson-requests-2029-trial-for-alleged-murder-of-charlie-kirk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tyler Robinson, a former electrical apprentice, has pleaded not guilty to seven counts, including aggravated murder, in the alleged shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The trial for Robinson, who is accused of killing Kirk during a debate at Utah Valley University in September 2025, is set to begin in 2029. Kirk's widow, Erika, is requesting that the trial commence as early as possible in 2028, preferably no later than October 4.\n\nUtah prosecutors, seeking the death penalty for Robinson, have requested a trial start date of January 31, 2028, with a trial expected to last 17 weeks. Robinson's lawyers argue that the case requires years of preparation due to the vast amount of evidence and issues such as venue, jury selection, and witnesses. They have requested the trial to start in the third quarter of 2029.\n\nAccording to prosecutors, Robinson allegedly targeted Kirk for his opposition to gay marriage and transgender rights. However, Robinson's defense attorney, Richard Novak, contends that while Kirk did speak negatively about individuals with non-traditional gender identities or heterosexual orientations, there is no evidence that Robinson himself held such views.",
  "summary": "Utah prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the accused killer, requesting a Jan 31, 2028, start date for a trial they expect to last 17 weeks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Defense attorneys in case over Charlie Kirk's killing say they need years to prepare for trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/defense-attorneys-in-case-over-charlie-kirks-killing-say-they-need",
        "published": "2026-10-23T22:03:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Judge puts off decision on Charlie Kirk murder trial date",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/judge-puts-off-decision-on-charlie-kirk-murder-trial-date",
        "published": "2026-10-23T23:23:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}