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Judge to Decide September 1 on Binding Tyler Robinson

8/12/2026

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Tony Graf Jr. will decide on September 1 whether to bind Tyler Robinson for Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Robinson’s defense attorneys asked court to strike the aggravating factor allowing the death penalty, arguing prosecutors failed to prove anyone besides Kirk faced death.
Prosecutors cite surveillance video and DNA on the .30-06 Mauser rifle as proof of intent.
The state must file a rebuttal by August 18 and schedule a hearing for September 1.

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Story summary

Tony Graf Jr. will decide on September 1 whether to bind Tyler Robinson for Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Robinson’s defense attorneys asked court to strike the aggravating factor allowing the death penalty, arguing prosecutors failed to prove anyone besides Kirk faced death.
Prosecutors cite surveillance video and DNA on the .30-06 Mauser rifle as proof of intent.
The state must file a rebuttal by August 18 and schedule a hearing for September 1.