The 22-year-old Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, the latest in an alarming string of political violence nationwide, is expected to face formal charges and make his first court appearance on Tuesday.
The suspect, Tyler Robinson, has been held in the Utah County jail since Friday on suspicion of aggravated murder and other felonies. But prosecutors could modify or expand those charges in a formal court filing ahead of his initial hearing, scheduled for 3 p.m. Mountain time.
Here is what to expect:
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The Utah County attorney, Jeff Gray, said in a statement that he plans to file formal charges by noon on Tuesday. There have been no indications so far that Mr. Robinson will face federal charges, though federal officials have been closely involved in the investigation. (Mr. Gray could extend the process until Friday, but that is not expected.)
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Shortly after the charges are filed, the Utah County attorney’s office plans to hold a news conference to explain them and the next steps. In Utah, the aggravated murder charge carries a penalty of death, life in prison without the possibility of parole, or 25 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole if convicted.
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Later on Tuesday, Mr. Robinson is expected to make his first court appearance via video conference from the jail. In a brief hearing, the charges will be read to him, and the judge will appoint a public defender if he does not have a lawyer.
Sonia A. Rao reports on disability issues as a member of the 2025-26 Times Fellowship class, a program for early-career journalists.
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