Charlie Kirk Case: Tyler Robinson’s Trial Set for June 21, 2028

Trial date and preparations

Judge Tony Graf set June 21, 2028, for the trial, choosing a date between the requests made by the three parties. Jury questionnaires are due May 3, 2028.

An April 11 hearing will address whether both sides can finish essential work before jury selection. The case’s court proceedings have already continued for more than a year.

Charge and allegations

In September, Graf sided with prosecutors who argued the evidence was sufficient to take Robinson to trial. If convicted, Robinson could face the death penalty, life without parole, or 25 years to life with parole.

Defense workload and family response

Robinson’s attorneys said in court filings this week that prosecutors had turned over tens of thousands of files for them to review. They also plan extensive investigations into Robinson’s life to look for mitigating factors that could affect a sentence if he is convicted.

The defense said it expects to devote substantial time to jury selection and other issues. Kirk’s family said each further delay without justice prolongs its pain and wait for accountability.

Trump comments on timing

Kirk helped mobilize young voters around President Trump during the 2024 election. Trump commented on the case in a social media post last month, saying Robinson should be tried “within a month.” Trump criticized Graf, a former prosecutor appointed as a judge last year, for taking too long to ask questions he said people already knew how to answer.