Charlie Kirk's accused killer to stand trial, faces possible death penalty

Hannah KnowlesWashington Post·2 Sep, 2026 03:09 AM5 mins to readTyler James Robinson (left) has been accused of fatally shooting US activist Charlie Kirk. Photos / Getty ImagesTyler James Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative US activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial on murder charges that could carry the death penalty, a judge has ruled.

Robinson is charged with killing Kirk while the activist addressed students at Utah Valley University last September. Prosecutors are seeking

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