Charlie Kirk murder trial set for June 2028 as judge rejects defence's push for 2029

The trial of the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will begin in June 2028, a Utah judge ruled on Monday, setting a schedule that falls between the timelines proposed by prosecutors and the defence.Tyler Robinson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder charge.

Kirk, 31, was shot dead while addressing thousands of people at Utah Valley University.

Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted, AP reported.District Judge Tony Graf allotted 105 days for the proceedings, with jury selection scheduled to begin on June 21, 2028.