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Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty

September 01, 2026

The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he’s convicted.

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