Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys ask to delay his August trial over the killing of four Idaho students
- Bryan Kohberger's attorneys have requested a delay in his trial for the murder of four University of Idaho students due to a recent NBC 'Dateline' special, which they deemed prejudicial toward him.
- The filing indicated that proceeding with the August trial would violate Kohberger’s constitutional rights.
- His attorneys need more time to review evidence, complete investigations, and prepare for his defense.
- Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Kohberger is convicted.
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Kohberger ask for trial delay, citing in part publicity around the case
BOISE — Attorneys for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students have asked that his trial be delayed, citing in part a recent NBC “Dateline” special that they called prejudicial toward Bryan Kohberger and a need for…
Bryan Kohberger's defense seeks trial delay over potential leaks
ADA COUNTY, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger’s defense is requesting that his upcoming quadruple murder trial be delayed. Kohberger is scheduled to go on trial in August for the 2022 killing of four University of Idaho students. Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin and Kaylee Goncalves were brutally stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home. Kohberger, who faces a potential death sentence if he’s convicted of the murders, has maintained his inn…
Idaho Slaying Suspect Seeks Trial Delay After ‘Dateline’ Episode Airs
Defense attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, have filed a motion to delay his capital murder trial, citing a recent “Dateline” episode they say violates a court-issued gag order and threatens his right to a fair trial, The Daily Mail reported. Kohberger, now 30, is charged in the Nov. 13, 2022, killings of Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Ethan Chapin,…
Idaho Slaying Suspect Seeks Trial Delay After 'Dateline' Episode Airs
Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, have filed a motion to delay his capital murder trial, citing a recent Dateline episode they say violates a court-issued gag order.

Bryan Kohberger attorneys ask for trial delay, citing in part publicity around the case
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Attorneys for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students have asked that his trial be delayed, citing in part a recent NBC “Dateline” special that they called prejudicial toward Bryan Kohberger and a need for additional time to prepare his defense. The filing dated Tuesday said moving forward with an August trial would infringe upon Kohberger’s constitutional rights. It said attorneys need more time to review …
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