Tyler Robinson, a 23-year-old Utah man charged with Charlie Kirk’s murder, pleaded not guilty in court. A judge ruled prosecutors may seek the death penalty in Utah, after defense attorneys tried to remove capital punishment from the case.
WHO:Tyler Robinson
WHAT:Robinson pleaded not guilty and a judge cleared the way for a death-penalty trial.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Orem, Utah, USA
WHY:The case concerns the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus event, and prosecutors argued aggravating factors justify seeking the death penalty.