Utah prosecutors seek trial for Charlie Kirk murder suspect

Prosecutors in Utah have detailed a series of alleged confessions and forensic evidence as they formally urged a judge to send the case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to trial. In a court filing submitted on July 28, prosecutors argued the evidence overwhelmingly establishes probable cause that Robinson, 23, fatally shot Kirk at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.

The prosecution's memorandum cites multiple alleged admissions by Robinson, including a newly revealed message in a Discord group chat where he reportedly wrote, "It was me. Look at the pictures from the surveillance footage. It was me. I'm serious." This follows a previously reported alleged confession in the same chat where Robinson stated, "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. it was me at UVU yesterday. I'm sorry for all of this. I'm surrendering through a sheriff friend in a few moments." Prosecutors claim Robinson has made 11 confessions since the shooting.

The filing also elaborates on what authorities allege was the motive, stating Robinson targeted Kirk due to the activist's political and religious beliefs....