When will next hearing for Tyler Robinson take place? Details explored as judge appoints attorney for Charlie Kirk’s murder suspect

Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of being Charlie Kirk's assassin, made his first court appearance on Sept. 16, albeit virtually, since getting formally charged with aggravated murder earlier today.

At the hearing, Judge Tony F. Graf ordered that Robinson be held without bail.

“Mr. Robinson at this time, you will remain in custody, without bail."

Graf also noted that after reviewing the suspect's finances, he determined Robinson is "indigent," which means he is unable to cover legal fees.

Further, the judge also "provisionally" appointed Tyler Robinson an attorney to represent him in court, but added that the lawyer still needs to file paperwork regarding their qualifications before the next legal proceeding.

The next hearing date for Tyler Robinson is scheduled for Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. ET, and it will be via WebEx.

Tyler Robinson is facing seven criminal counts, including aggravated murder. Prosecutors also confirmed they intend to pursue the death penalty.

The suspect was identified and caught by the authorities on Sept. 12, two days after he reportedly shot Charlie Kirk in the neck while he was speaking in front of 3,000 students at Utah Valley University. According to President Donald Trump, who was speaking to Fox & Friends:

"I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him."

He went on:

"Somebody who was very close to him turned him in."

President Donald Trump, Barack Obama, and celebrities mourn the death of Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, was rushed to the Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he died from the injury sustained.

On Truth Social, the President announced the tragic passing of the conservative activist.

"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"

Former President Barack Obama also took to X/Twitter to share his thoughts on the incident.

"We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children."

Apart from Trump and Obama, celebrities also took to social media to express their condolences.

On Instagram, Jimmy Kimmel wrote:

“Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human? On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence."

Stephen Colbert said during his show's broadcast:

“Our condolences go out to his family and all of his loved ones. I’m old enough to personally remember the political violence of the 1960s, and I hope it is obvious to everyone in America that political violence does not solve any of our political differences."

The TV host continued:

"Political violence only leads to more political violence, and I pray with all my heart that this is the abhorrent action of a mad man and not a sign of things to come.”

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