Charlie Kirk's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder
Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Charlie Kirk 's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting of the right-wing political activist in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors who say they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge of aggravated murder , which could see him face the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or 25 years to life in prison with parole. Before the court in Provo, Utah, went to recess earlier Tuesday, Graf said he needed time to go over the 24 pages of notes he took during the closing arguments of Robinson's preliminary hearing. Prosecutors presented much of the evidence against Robinson during a five-day hearing back in July .
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The state of Utah argued Robinson targeted Kirk because of his political beliefs , and knowing that children were present and would witness the shooting. 1 dead — Charlie Kirk Graf ordered Robinson to stand trial on all seven counts.
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Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Charlie Kirk 's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting of the right-wing political activist in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors who say they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge of aggravated murder , which could see him face the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or 25 years to life in prison with parole. Before the court in Provo, Utah, went to recess earlier Tuesday, Graf said he needed time to go over the 24 pages of notes he took during the closing arguments of Robinson's preliminary hearing. Prosecutors presented much of the evidence against Robinson during a five-day hearing back in July .
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Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Charlie Kirk 's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting of the right-wing political activist in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors who say they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge of aggravated murder , which could see him face the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or 25 years to life in prison with parole. Before the court in Provo, Utah, went to recess earlier Tuesday, Graf said he needed time to go over the 24 pages of notes he took during the closing arguments of Robinson's preliminary hearing. Prosecutors presented much of the evidence against Robinson during a five-day hearing back in July .
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Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Charlie Kirk 's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting of the right-wing political activist in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors who say they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge of aggravated murder , which could see him face the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or 25 years to life in prison with parole. Before the court in Provo, Utah, went to recess earlier Tuesday, Graf said he needed time to go over the 24 pages of notes he took during the closing arguments of Robinson's preliminary hearing. Prosecutors presented much of the evidence against Robinson during a five-day hearing back in July .
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Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Charlie Kirk 's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting of the right-wing political activist in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors who say they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge of aggravated murder , which could see him face the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or 25 years to life in prison with parole. Before the court in Provo, Utah, went to recess earlier Tuesday, Graf said he needed time to go over the 24 pages of notes he took during the closing arguments of Robinson's preliminary hearing. Prosecutors presented much of the evidence against Robinson during a five-day hearing back in July .
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Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Charlie Kirk 's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting of the right-wing political activist in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors who say they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge of aggravated murder , which could see him face the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or 25 years to life in prison with parole. Before the court in Provo, Utah, went to recess earlier Tuesday, Graf said he needed time to go over the 24 pages of notes he took during the closing arguments of Robinson's preliminary hearing. Prosecutors presented much of the evidence against Robinson during a five-day hearing back in July .
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Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Charlie Kirk 's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting of the right-wing political activist in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors who say they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge of aggravated murder , which could see him face the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or 25 years to life in prison with parole. Before the court in Provo, Utah, went to recess earlier Tuesday, Graf said he needed time to go over the 24 pages of notes he took during the closing arguments of Robinson's preliminary hearing. Prosecutors presented much of the evidence against Robinson during a five-day hearing back in July .
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Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP Charlie Kirk 's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting of the right-wing political activist in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors who say they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge of aggravated murder , which could see him face the death penalty, life in prison without parole, or 25 years to life in prison with parole. Before the court in Provo, Utah, went to recess earlier Tuesday, Graf said he needed time to go over the 24 pages of notes he took during the closing arguments of Robinson's preliminary hearing. Prosecutors presented much of the evidence against Robinson during a five-day hearing back in July .