Dozens are in line ahead of Kohberger’s arraignment here in Moscow this morning. I’ll be in the courtroom providing updates this morning.
The line continues to grow, it’ll be a jam packed courtroom. We will be able to live tweet from the court room today - but no live video or audio is permitted.
We have just been seated in the court room - cameras are up and ready to go as the rest of the seating is filled in. I’ll be updating this thread as the hearing progresses.
The Goncalves family has just taken their seats as well, here for their daughter Kaylee.
Kohberger has just entered the court room - no eye contact with the rest of the room. He shot a quick smile at his attorney. We are underway.
The Goncalves family not looking away from Kohberger
John Judge, Latah county district judge, is addressing Kohberger. Briefly recapping his rights, and the charges against him.
Kohberger when asked if he understands his rights: “Yes, I do.”
Judge is the charges of first degree murder in the deaths of Ethan, Kaylee, Maddie, and Xana against Kohberger. The Goncalves family, has yet to look away.
Kohberger is flipping through his indictment as the charges are being read.
One at a time, he was asked if he understood each charge. “Yes.”
Kohberger will be standing silent, the judge has entered a not guilty charge on his behalf.
The state has 60 days to seek the death penalty, if they so choose.
Kohberger’s attorney has asked to set this trial on the very outskirts of the parameters in which a speedy trial would take place. She has asked for an October trial date, estimating it could be a 4-6 week trial.
We are adjourned - Kohberger has been escorted out of the room. The trial is set for Oct. 2nd