Erika Kirk is urging a Utah judge to reject a proposed schedule that could delay the trial of her husband’s accused killer until 2029, arguing that the wait would deepen the burden on their two young children.
In a court filing obtained by Fox News, her legal team described the defense’s proposed timeline as “grossly out of line” with comparable cases and requested a trial as early as possible in 2027.
Tyler Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder and other offenses in the September 10, 2025, shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. He has pleaded not guilty.
The judge has not settled the competing schedules described in the report. Robinson’s lawyers are seeking additional preparation time, while prosecutors have proposed January 2028.
Erika’s filing emphasizes the impact on her children
Erika’s attorneys argued that a 2029 trial would leave the family waiting nearly four years after Charlie’s…
