From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Defense Lawyers Want 2029 Trial for Charlie Kirk Shooter
Charlie Kirk's shooter's defense says they need years to prepare for trial.
In brief
Charlie Kirk's shooter's defense says they need years to prepare for trial. Tyler Robinson's defense attorneys request a 2029 trial date for Charlie Kirk's murder case after claiming it would take years to prepare. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Defense attorneys request 2029 trial date
Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk suggest a 2029 trial date because they say it could take them that long to prepare their case.
Prosecutors propose 2028 trial start
Prosecutors from Utah County anticipate a 17-week trial and proposed the trial begin January 31, 2028, rather than hold proceedings during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Defense claims need for extensive preparation
Robinson's attorneys said they must sift through tens of thousands of files and conduct extensive investigations into his life to find mitigating factors for a potential death penalty sentence.
What it means
Tyler Robinson's defense attorneys request a 2029 trial date for Charlie Kirk's murder case after claiming it would take years to prepare.
