Tyler Robinson trail set for Summer of 2028

PROVO, UT. (NBC, KYMA) - The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk will not face trial until the summer of 2028.

A Utah judge has set June 21st, 2028, as the start date for jury selection in the trial of Tyler Robinson, who is charged with assassinating Charlie Kirk.

Robinson, now 23, has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and six related charges in Kirk's killing last year at Utah Valley University.

He turned himself in the day after the shooting, following encouragement from his family.

He could face the death penalty if convicted.

Judge Tony Graf says the timeline will allow both sides to review an enormous amount of evidence, including tens of thousands of files, eight million digital artifacts and approximately 3.3 terabytes of data.

The judge has reserved 105 court days for the trial and ordered monthly pretrial status conferences.

Graf says the court must protect the constitutional rights of both Robinson and Kirk's widow, Erika, while also avoiding unnecessary delays.

The sixth amendment guarantees defendants the right to a speedy trial.