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Tyler Robinson trial date ruling delayed until 2029
Judge delays Tyler Robinson's trial date until late 2029 after prosecutors and defense clash over start time.
In brief
Judge delays Tyler Robinson's trial date until late 2029 after prosecutors and defense clash over start time. Judge Tony Graf Jr. will set Tyler Robinson's trial date between late 2027 and late 2029 after prosecutors and defense lawyers disagreed on start date. Originally reported by Fox News.
Tyler Robinson trial date ruling
Judge Tony Graf Jr. will announce trial date ruling Monday after prosecutors and defense lawyers sought different start times.
Prosecutors want trial by Jan 2028
Utah County prosecutors requested Jan 31, 2028 as preferred trial date but could be ready in October 2027.
Defense proposes late 2029
Robinson's defense team suggested late 2029 as a 'soft target' trial date.
Discovery review concerns
Defense lawyer Staci Visser called state's timeline 'not practical' due to large amounts of discovery review.
“Discovery review is foundational, it impacts everything else”
Federal case conflict
Defense attorney Richard Novak has a federal racketeering case scheduled for Jan 10, 2028, conflicting with prosecution's preferred start date.
Trump criticizes judge
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that judge was doing 'a terrible job' moving trial proceedings.
“The judge is desecrating the memory of the Great Charlie Kirk, while taking forever to ask questions that people already know the answer to”
Robinson's lawyers request camera ban
Robinson's lawyers used Trump's post to argue for camera ban in courtroom, but judge denied request.
At a glance
Judge Tony Graf Jr. will set Tyler Robinson's trial date between late 2027 and late 2029 after prosecutors and defense lawyers disagreed on start date.
