Judge orders Utahn charged with shooting, killing Charlie Kirk to stand trial

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 917

Last Updated: 1 hour, 39 minutes ago

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A judge has ordered the 23-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing conservative political activist Charlie Kirk to stand trial for aggravated murder.

Judge Tony Graf read his ruling from the bench Tuesday at the conclusion of a dayslong preliminary hearing in Provo’s 4th District Court. Attendees have included Kirk’s parents; his widow, Erika Kirk; and Donald Trump Jr.

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