Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial - BBC News

The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.

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Watch: Moment Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty in Charlie Kirk's death

A 23-year-old Utah man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk – as a judge ruled prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial.

Tyler Robinson denies aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other charges in connection with the shooting of Kirk at a campus event on 10 September 2025.

Defence lawyers had tried to have the death penalty taken off the table, but prosecutors argued that aggravating factors, such as firing into a crowd in the presence of children, warranted a capital trial.