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  "id": 19274982,
  "title": "Tyler Robinson to stand trial in 2028 for Charlie Kirk's killing, nearly three years after shooting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/tyler-robinson-to-stand-trial-in-2028-for-charlie-kirks-killing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T03:25:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/tyler-robinson-to-stand-trial-in-2028-for-charlie-kirks-killing-nearly-three-years-after-shooting-11794279963586.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September 2025, is set to stand trial in Utah in June 2028, three years after the shooting. District Judge Tony Graf has scheduled jury selection to begin on June 21, 2028, with the trial lasting 105 days. Robinson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and could face the death penalty if convicted. The trial schedule aims to balance Robinson's right to a fair defence with the need for a timely resolution for Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk. However, Erika Kirk's lawyer, Jeffrey Neiman, expressed dissatisfaction with the timeline, stating that it does not feel speedy enough for the family. The defendant has surrendered to authorities and prosecutors allege he targeted Kirk due to his political beliefs. Robinson's defence team plans to investigate his background extensively to identify mitigating factors for a potential lighter sentence.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing to stand trial for murder in July 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/suspect-in-charlie-kirk-killing-to-stand-trial-for-murder-in-july-2028",
        "published": "2026-11-09T20:55:57.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Tyler Robinson, man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, to face trial in 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/tyler-robinson-man-accused-of-shooting-charlie-kirk-to-face-trial-in",
        "published": "2026-11-09T21:16:47.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Trial of man accused of killing Charlie Kirk set for June 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trial-of-man-accused-of-killing-charlie-kirk-set-for-june-2028",
        "published": "2026-11-09T21:38:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Trial date of alleged Charlie Kirk killer set for June 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trial-date-of-alleged-charlie-kirk-killer-set-for-june-2028",
        "published": "2026-11-09T21:48:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Judge sets trial date for Charlie Kirk's accused killer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/judge-sets-trial-date-for-charlie-kirks-accused-killer",
        "published": "2026-11-09T22:05:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Erika Kirk on Tyler Robinson's murder trial date: 'Disappointing'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/erika-kirk-on-tyler-robinsons-murder-trial-date-disappointing",
        "published": "2026-11-09T23:01:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin to face trial in June 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/alleged-charlie-kirk-assassin-to-face-trial-in-june-2028",
        "published": "2026-11-09T23:09:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Charlie Kirk murder case: Trial of accused Tyler Robinson set for June 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/charlie-kirk-murder-case-trial-of-accused-tyler-robinson-set-for-june",
        "published": "2026-11-10T00:11:42.000Z"
      }
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