EXPECTED
Bindover decision · arraignment · trial date
TODAY · JUL 13, 2026
In recess until September 1
The five-day preliminary hearing wrapped July 10; Judge Graf continued it to Sept. 1 for closing arguments before ruling on bindover.
JUL 6, 2026
Preliminary hearing opens
First witnesses: a former UVU officer and the lead investigator. Kirk's family attends; cameras permitted after a contested ruling.
APR 2026
Key witness gives recorded statement
Robinson's former roommate receives limited immunity for a videotaped interview; the defense contests its use as hearsay.
SEP 16, 2025
Charged: aggravated murder + 9 counts
Utah County announces it will seek the death penalty; Robinson pleads not guilty.
SEP 10–11, 2025
Shooting at Utah Valley University
Charlie Kirk is fatally shot while speaking on campus; Robinson surrenders to police the next day.
WHAT'S NEXT
The hearing runs through Friday. Judge Graf then decides whether the state has shown probable cause to send the case to trial — if bound over, arraignment follows.
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