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Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to stand trial

Headline from KYMA Yuma, on the newest of 2 developments

Judge Tony Graff issued his decision after several hours of closing arguments during a probable cause hearing in Provo. The next court date is set for October 23.

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  1. Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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    Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to stand trial

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

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  1. News Nation Now

    Will Tyler Robinson face trial for Charlie Kirk's death? (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Robinson faces several charges, including aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting death of Kirk

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Utah judge weighs whether Tyler Robinson stands trial for Kirk killing (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Across multiple Utah hearings, prosecutors seek to bound Tyler Robinson’s case for trial on aggravated murder with the death-penalty option still on the table, and judges are expected to keep that possibility as the proceedings move forward.

  3. Just the News

    Judge rules Tyler Robinson's alleged murder trial of Charlie Kirk can move forward (opens Just the News)

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    Kirk was killed in a shooting at a Turning Point USA rally at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, and Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder. He has not entered a plea.

  4. WCBD News 2

    Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk's killing (opens WCBD News 2)

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    PROVO, Utah (AP) — LAYDOWN TO RUN TUESDAY 9/1 AT 12:01 A.M. ET//Hearing starts at 10 a.m. MDT A Utah judge will decide Tuesday if there's enough evidence to put the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on trial for aggravated murder, which would make him eligible for the death penalty.

  5. KOB 4

    Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty (opens KOB 4)

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    The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk is headed for trial. Defendant Tyler Robinson faces a potential death sentence if convicted. Utah District Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday sided with prosecutors who said they had “overwhelming” evidence that…

  6. NBC Chicago

    Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial, defendant faces potential death penalty (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Editor’s Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report. The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he’s convicted.

  7. KBRW

    Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case (opens KBRW)

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    KBRW's feed description

    Utah District Judge Tony Graf Jr. will hear arguments over evidence introduced in July, to decide if there’s enough probable cause for a trial in the shooting of the conservative activist last year.

  8. Deseret News

    Judge Tony Graf set to decide Tuesday if Tyler Robinson’s case goes to trial (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The decision on whether the case against Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin will proceed to trial is scheduled for Tuesday. 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will be present as Fourth District Judge Tony Graf hears both parties’ closing arguments.

  9. The Christian Post

    LIVE: Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    Watch live coverage of a key hearing in Charlie Kirk's murder case as Judge Tony Graf rules on whether there’s enough evidence for Tyler Robinson to stand trial.

  10. ABC 4 Utah

    Judge to hear arguments, decide if Tyler Robinson will face trial for Charlie Kirk murder (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    Less than two weeks ahead of the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination, the man accused of his murder is appearing in court for final arguments and a decision on his preliminary hearing.

  11. The Guardian

    Alleged Charlie Kirk killer faces judgment on standing trial and death penalty (opens The Guardian)

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    Tyler Robinson has not yet entered a plea, but should a judge find probable cause, an arraignment could follow Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Nearly a year after Charlie Kirk was shot dead at a Utah university, a judge on Tuesday is expected to rule ⁠on whether the Utah ⁠man accus…

  12. New York Post

    Utah judge to decide if Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer Tyler Robinson will stand trial, face death penalty (opens New York Post)

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    Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf is expected to rule whether Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, will stand trial and whether he should face the death penalty.

  13. New York Post

    Watch live: Oral arguments on whether alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson will stand trial (opens New York Post)

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    Watch live as a Utah judge hears oral arguments on whether there is enough evidence for Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, to stand trial. Live coverage scheduled for 12:00 p.m. EDT

  14. East Idaho News

    WATCH LIVE: Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk’s killing (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    PROVO, Utah (AP) — A Utah judge will decide Tuesday if there’s enough evidence to put the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on trial for aggravated murder, which would make him eligible for the death penalty.

  15. NBC News

    Judge to decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk’s assassination (opens NBC News)

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    A judge in Utah is expected to decide whether there is enough evidence to move forward with a trial against the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk.

  16. New York Post

    Tyler Robinson’s dad supports him in court as judge set to make critical Charlie Kirk murder case ruling (opens New York Post)

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    Matthew Robinson traveled from his home around three hours away to watch lawyers give closing arguments on the evidence against his 23-year-old son.

  17. PBS NewsHour

    Utah judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk's killing (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    A Utah judge is set to decide whether there's enough evidence against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to put him on trial for aggravated murder.

  18. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Utah judge allows prosecutors to seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    A judge ruled on Tuesday that Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus last year, should face trial on murder charges in a case eligible for the death penalty.

  19. Anchorage Daily News

    Judge to decide if shooting suspect will stand trial in Charlie Kirk’s killing (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    A key factor in charging aggravated murder is whether the shooting endangered others.

  20. Washington Examiner

    Prosecutors say there’s ‘no doubt’ Tyler Robinson killed Charlie Kirk ahead of judge’s key ruling (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Utah County prosecutors finished their arguments in a key preliminary hearing on Tuesday by asserting that video and DNA evidence prove Tyler Robinson killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as a judge weighs whether there is probable cause to put Robinson on trial for murder charges.

  21. The Boston Globe

    Judge to decide if Robinson will stand trial in Kirk’s killing (opens The Boston Globe)

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    PROVO, Utah — A Utah judge was hearing arguments Tuesday about whether there’s enough evidence to put the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on trial for aggravated murder, which could make him eligible for the death penalty.

  22. HuffPost

    Defendant Pleads Not Guilty In Charlie Kirk Capital Murder Case (opens HuffPost)

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    Defense lawyers argued the shooting did not meet the standard for a death penalty charge. Now it will be up to a jury to decide.

  23. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Prosecutors can seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    A judge ruled Tuesday that Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting the conservative activist on a Utah college campus last year, should face trial.

  24. The College Fix

    Accused Charlie Kirk assassin’s case moves forward toward trial (opens The College Fix)

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    The College Fix's feed description

    Robinson allegedly killed Kirk nearly one year ago.

  25. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Utah judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Utah judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty

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