I’ll be live tweeting the Bryan Kohberger hearing at 10. Trial date could be set today. We’ll see what happens.
Judge John Judge’s livestream link provides the live broadcast from the Latah County Courthouse. Tune in here at 10, if interested in viewing.
This is a scheduling hearing for various motions in play and deadlines for filing pre-trial materials, such as proposed jury instructions and questionnaires. Kohberger will be in court with defense team.
Before the hearing gets rolling, here's a little background: Kohberger, 29, is accused of stabbing four UI students to death on Nov. 13, 2022. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and is incarcerated at the Latah Co. Jail.
Prosecutor Bill Thompson's office is handling the case on behalf of the state, with assistance from attorneys Jeffery Nye and Ingrid Batey. Anne Taylor is leading the defense with Jay Logsdon and Elisa Massoth. Judge John Judge is presiding in District Court.
One of the big questions that's still on the table is change of venue. That discussion has been postponed until August. But if they agree on a trial date today, that will be a major accomplishment. It's been moved and debated many times during the past 18 months.
I guess I should have said it's been an issue that comes up frequently. I believe the first actual date was in October of last year? Haven't had another one set in stone. Thanks!
Waiting for
#Kohberger hearing to get started. I keep hitting refresh. Sometimes it takes a few minutes to get going, but I get antsy. Thanks for following along today.
It's live now! Court proposing trial date for June, 2025. Both sides say it's reasonable trial date, at this time. Trial could take almost 3 months, judge says.
Taylor is now discussing deadlines for pre-trial motions. Setting deadlines is a great step, judge says. Process takes awhile.
Wow! It's already over. Shortest hearing ever for this case. Judge said he's glad everyone's working together.
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