Tyler Robinson, charged with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually in court on September 16, 2025, and was formally charged with aggravated murder and six additional felonies. The prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty. A preliminary hearing (waiver hearing) for Robinson is scheduled for September 29, 2025, where the judge will decide if there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. The trial and sentencing process could extend over many months or years, depending on the court proceedings and appeals. Thus, the exact sentencing date for Tyler Robinson is not yet set, but the next key court date is the preliminary hearing on September 29, 2025.
