How it unfolded

1. Aug 31 Event Judge Tony Graf to decide if case proceeds to trial

   Closing arguments in the preliminary hearing are scheduled for September 1, when Judge Tony Graf will decide whether the case can proceed to trial and on what charges.

2. 3 weeks quiet
3. Today, 5:54 PM Report Defense files 41-page brief arguing against death penalty eligibility

   Robinson's attorneys filed documents late Tuesday arguing that prosecutors have not proven the sole aggravating factor—that the shooting created a high probability of death to someone other than Kirk—required to make it a capital crime under Utah law.

   “The facts and the law require this Court to strike the sole aggravating factor.”

4. Yesterday Analysis Defense disputes motive claims and emphasizes precision of shooting

   The defense disputed prosecutors' claims that Robinson targeted Kirk over his political views, noting that searches of his apartment, computers, and telephone produced only one statement to his roommate. They also emphasized that only one shot was fired and it struck Kirk, with no one else hit.

   “hit the intended target”

5. 6 weeks quiet
6. Jun 30 Event Preliminary hearing held in early July

   A week-long preliminary hearing took place where prosecutors presented what they called "overwhelming" evidence including DNA tests tying Robinson to the murder weapon and apparent confessions.

7. 42 weeks quiet
8. Sep 10 Event Tyler Robinson turns himself in

   Robinson, 23, turned himself in a day after Kirk was killed.

9. Sep 9 Event Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University

   Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was struck and killed by a single bullet while speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" in front of a crowd of more than 2,000 people in Orem, Utah.