Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial

Tyler Robinson, a 23-year-old man from Utah, pleaded not guilty to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot at a campus event on September 10, 2025. A judge ruled that prosecutors could seek the death penalty, citing aggravating factors such as firing into a crowd with children present. Kirk's family stated that the decision marks an important step in their pursuit of justice, emphasizing the impact of the murder on his children.