PROVO, Utah -- The 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk will have a court hearing Monday where he and his newly appointed legal counsel will decide whether they want a preliminary hearing where the judge will determine if there is enough evidence against him to go forward with a trial.

Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.

The Utah state court system gives people accused of crimes an option to waive their legal right to a preliminary hearing and instead schedule an arraignment where they can enter a plea.

This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 shows Tyler Robinson. Utah Governor's Office via AP

Kathryn Nester, the lead attorney appointed to represent Robinson, declined

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