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Trump Presses Idaho Judge to Demand Killer's Motive as Kohberger Faces Life Sentencing
IDAHO, JUL 23 – President Trump demands Bryan Kohberger reveal his motive for the 2022 murders before sentencing, amid divided victims' families and a plea deal that avoids the death penalty.
- On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing hearing begins at 8 a.m. PST and may last into Thursday at the Ada County Courthouse.
- Following his plea earlier this month, no motive emerged, as Bryan Kohberger faces no legal obligation to disclose it.
- On Truth Social, President Donald Trump declared `There are no explanations, there is NOTHING,` and noted the gag order was lifted last week.
- After Judge Steven Hippler issues the sentence, Kohberger is expected to be placed in Idaho Department of Correction custody, with the death penalty removed in exchange for four life sentences.
- According to ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire, Kohberger has the option to speak but no obligation, and victims’ families will read impact statements in open court.
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Former US attorney for Idaho defends plea deal in Kohberger case
BOISE, Idaho — Debate over a plea agreement for Bryan Kohberger in the University of Idaho student murder case should not overshadow crack police work and a prosecution that had the defendant admit guilt, former U.S. Attorney for Idaho Josh…
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