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Judge Sets Tyler Robinson Trial for Summer 2028

The timetable is meant to weigh speedy-trial claims against the need to review a massive body of digital evidence before a capital trial.

Overview

  • The judge issued the schedule on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, setting jury selection to begin June 21, 2028, and reserving 105 court days for a summer 2028 trial in Provo.
  • Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and related counts and remains eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
  • The court cited an enormous volume of evidence that must be reviewed, telling parties the record includes roughly eight million digital artifacts and about 3.3 terabytes of data.
  • Judge Tony Graf ordered monthly pretrial status conferences, a readiness hearing in April 2028, and a December 2027 venue hearing to manage outstanding motions and juror vetting.
  • The schedule reflects competing demands: the defense had sought a 2029 start, prosecutors pushed for early 2028, the family sought 2027, and the case’s timing could draw heightened national attention during the 2028 election season.