What to expect as Charlie Kirk murder suspect makes first court appearance
Sep 15, 2025, 9:04 PM | Updated: 10:30 pm
PROVO — The man accused of killing political activist Charlie Kirk is set to make his first court appearance on Tuesday.
The hearing for Tyler Robinson, 22, will originate from 4th District Court in Provo. However, as is typical for initial appearances in that court system, Robinson is set to appear virtually from the Utah County Jail.
As Robinson sits in jail awaiting his court hearing, Utah County prosecutors said Monday they are working on filing formal charges against him in Kirk’s death. Kirk was shot and killed last week while speaking at Utah Valley University. Robinson was arrested two days later.
“I would anticipate an aggravated murder count and maybe a couple of lesser counts,” said KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas, noting the murder charge could carry the death penalty. “But the county attorney doesn’t have to make the decision as to whether they’re going to pursue that at this time.”
According to a statement, the Utah County Attorney’s Office anticipates filing charges against Robinson late Tuesday morning and holding a press conference at noon, ahead of the suspect’s court appearance at 3 p.m.
During the hearing, Skordas said, a judge will read the charges against Robinson, set a date for a scheduling conference and lay out any conditions for release from jail.
“He probably won’t be released,” said Skordas. “I’m certain that with a death penalty potential case that he’ll be held on no bail.”
The hearing is also expected to include discussion of who will represent Robinson and whether he’ll get a court-appointed lawyer.
