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A June date on the calendar, but no hearing yet for Bryan Kohberger’s plea challenge

A June date on the calendar, but no hearing yet for Bryan Kohberger’s plea challenge

Summary

An Idaho judge has set rules and a timeline to review Bryan Kohberger’s request to withdraw his guilty plea in the murders of four University of Idaho students. The judge did not schedule a hearing yet but noted that one could happen in June if there is enough evidence to consider it.

Key Facts

  • Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.
  • He was sentenced to life in prison without parole last year.
  • Kohberger wants to take back his guilty plea, claiming his lawyers pressured him with promises and fears about prison life.
  • The judge ordered both sides to follow strict legal rules about presenting evidence.
  • Any evidence or witnesses must be shared by early February.
  • A status meeting is set for June, which could lead to a hearing on Kohberger’s request.
  • Kohberger has a new lawyer, Greg Rauch, who has not commented yet.
  • The judge warned that not following the court’s rules could lead to penalties.
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