Kirk Family Statement in Support of Speedy Disposition

NEW — A filing from Kirk Family Representative Jeffrey Neiman seeks a prompt determination of probably cause:

“We are approaching the one-year anniversary of Charlie’s assassination. Ten months have passed since the defendant’s arrest, and the five-day preliminary hearing has… pic.twitter.com/DRUky3w0JH

— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) July 10, 2026

… now concluded.

The defendant is entitled to a fair trial, and he must receive one. But he is not entitled to cause undue delay in the criminal justice process. The family is likewise entitled to a speedy resolution. Utah Code § 77-38-7 provides that “the victim of a crime has the right to a speedy disposition of the charges free from unwarranted delay caused by or at the behest of the defendant.” The family trusts this Court to ensure the case proceeds without further delay.

We respectfully urge this Court to issue its probable cause determination no later than September 1, 2026.”