Who killed Charlie Kirk? Murder case awaits trial a year after killing

One year after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk rocked the nation on Sept. 10, 2025, the legal battle against the man accused of assassinating the conservative activist has cleared a key hurdle but no trial date has been set.

Just days ago, the criminal case against Tyler Robinson, 23, advanced when a Utah judge ruled Robinson must stand trial on the seven charges against him, including first-degree murder. Robinson pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The ruling from Judge Tony Graf was the culmination of a critical hearing that began in July during which prosecutors gave a fuller glimpse at the evidence they say links Robinson to the shooting and defense attorneys attempted to cast doubt on that evidence. Erika Kirk, Kirk's widow who took over his role as leader of Turning Point USA, said the decision "marks an important step in our family’s pursuit of justice for him."

"As the next phase of the judicial process begins, our family remains united in our love for Charlie, our commitment to the pursuit of justice, and our prayer for a transparent and timely process," she said in a statement shared on social media.

Graf's ruling means Robinson could potentially face…

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