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Oct 23, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Erika Kirk opposes proposed 2029 trial date
By The BriefBrief
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, have proposed a 2029 trial date, saying they may need several years to prepare for the complex death penalty case and review tens of thousands of files from prosecutors. Attorneys for Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, called the proposed timeline “absurd” and accused Robinson of deliberately delaying proceedings.
WHO: Erika Kirk, through her attorneys
WHAT: Erika Kirk’s attorneys opposed the defense’s proposed 2029 trial date for Tyler Robinson.
WHEN: Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 7:24 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Her attorneys objected to the proposed timeline, which Robinson’s defense says is needed to prepare the complex death penalty case and review tens of thousands of prosecutorial files.
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