Robinson's Defense Seeks 2029 Trial in Charlie Kirk Killing; Trump Criticizes Utah Judge
Photo: Straight Arrow NewsAttorneys for Tyler Robinson, the former electrical apprentice accused of killing activist Charlie Kirk, have proposed a trial start in the third quarter of 2029, and a Utah judge was expected to set a date Friday. Robinson is charged in Utah County with aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm over the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting at Utah Valley University, and could face the death penalty. His lawyers said they must investigate extensively and review tens of thousands of files. Attorneys for Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, seek an October 2027 trial and accuse Robinson of delaying. President Donald Trump wrote Friday on Truth Social that the judge is doing a terrible job and the case should be tried within a month.
Left-leaning outlets had not reported the story at the time of writing; alternative and right-leaning outlets had. Alternative sources, Straight Arrow News and Reuters, focus on the defense's 2029 request, its stated reasons and the judge's expected scheduling. Right-leaning outlets Fox News and Just the News lead with Trump's post, quoting it in full. Fox adds a lawyer previewing the hearing, and Just the News includes the widow's attorneys' 2027 request.
How the sides differ Left sources have not covered it; alternative sources stress the defense's 2029 request and reasons, while right sources lead with Trump's criticism of the judge.
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Straight Arrow News and Reuters lead with the defense's request for a 2029 trial, citing its need for extensive investigation and many files, and the judge's expected scheduling decision.
- Washington ExaminerTrump slams length of Tyler Robinson trial: ‘It should be over with!’
Fox News and Just the News lead with Trump's Truth Social criticism of the judge, quoting it at length. Fox features a lawyer previewing the hearing; Just the News cites Erika Kirk's attorneys.