Ada Co Judge Steven Hippler issued order yesterday allowing Kohberger to appear in civilian clothes today but will take up his "street clothes" request again ahead of future hearings
New Kohberger judge says non dissemination order (gag order) remains in place and he expects it to be "religiously adhered to." Says he will not tolerate violations to gag order.
Prosecutor Bill Thompson estimates Kohberger trial 1.5 months for state’s sentencing side. Taylor will need 4 to 6 weeks. In other words, it’s going to be a long trial. Set for entire length of summer 2025, which concerns judge.
Judge concerned about having the Kohberger trial in the summer - thinks it will be harder getting jurors willing to give up their entire summer. They are discussing other options.
Judge Hippler proposes two alternative start dates because a trial beginning in June could pose difficulty for jurors, particularly those w/ children. Hippler proposes May 2025 or Sept 2025. Prosecution wants a May start date. Defense asks for September bc an expert passed away.
Trial date will be taken up in ex parte hearing after this hearing. That's where one party - defense in this case - will be meeting with the judge. There are questions Anne Taylor didn't want to answer about this specific expert, who she says will present during mitigation phase.
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