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Tyler Robinson hearing ends without trial date set, prompting fiery plea from Erika Kirk's lawyer

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PROVO, Utah — Tyler Robinson , the 23-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event last year, still doesn't have a trial date after a Utah judge listened to oral arguments from both sides — and a lawyer for Kirk's widow — about how much time they think they'll need and when they'd like to start.

Robinson, wearing a light gray suit, uncuffed and unshackled, did not address the court. He spoke quietly with attorneys Richard Novak, Kathy Nester and Staci Visser during breaks, at one point handing Visser a note.

Judge Tony Graf Jr. said he had planned to set a trial date at the end of the hearing but needed more time after questioning both sides about their expected timelines and commitments in previously scheduled trials on other cases.

Jeffrey Neiman, an attorney for Kirk's widow, Erika, pleaded with the court to speed things up.…

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