The judge in Bryan Kohberger’s case said the trial will likely begin as scheduled after the defense requested to delay the start date.
The judge presiding over Bryan Kohberger’s case said the trial will likely begin as scheduled after hearing arguments on the defense’s request to delay the August start date.
District Judge Steven Hippler has not issued a ruling on the motion yet, instead stating he will take the matter under advisement.
“In the meantime, I fully encourage everyone to continue as if the trial is going to take place when it is scheduled for”, Hippler said. “Again, I reserve the right to write the decision that I come to, but as of now, I would tell you that it’s likely you’re going to trial on the date indicated.”Why It Matters
Bryan Kohberger was charged with four counts of murder and one count of felony burglary in connection with the deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, who were found fatally stabbed in an off-campus residence on November 13, 2022. At the time of the killings, Kohberger was a graduate student at Washington State University. A plea of not guilty has been entered on his behalf.
The legal case against Kohberger has seen significant media coverage and public interest.
