Key facts
- Tyler Robinson pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder charges.
- A Utah judge ruled prosecutors can seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson for the murder of Charlie Kirk.
- The case has been sent to trial.
- Prosecutors presented evidence that Robinson fired the shot that killed Kirk on September 10, 2025.
A Utah judge has ruled that Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the murder of Charlie Kirk and that prosecutors can pursue the death penalty in the case. Robinson has entered a plea of not guilty to aggravated murder charges. Prosecutors had urged the judge to allow a capital murder trial, citing the endangerment of spectators. The judge heard arguments before making the decision to send the case to trial and permit the pursuit of the death penalty. Evidence presented indicated Robinson fired the fatal shot on September 10, 2025.