Judge lifts gag order in Kohberger case
Sealed records remain sealed, but an impartial jury is no longer needed

Ada County Judge Steven Hippler approved the media coalition’s request to lift a non-dissemination order in a hearing on Thursday, July 17. In its July 14 response, the state indicated […]

Kohberger pleads guilty to UI murders
Four consecutive life sentences for each murder charge likely

Bryan Kohberger admitted to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 at a hearing today in Boise. He will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.  In […]

Kohberger plea deal hearing set for Wednesday
'We weren’t even called about the plea': Goncalves family expresses frustration

The District Court of the Fourth Judicial District in Ada County published a notice of hearing on July 1, officially scheduling a hearing for Wednesday, July 2, at 11 a.m. […]

Kohberger trial will continue, judge says
Trial date moved one week later, jury selection scheduled

On Thursday, June 26, Ada County Judge Steven Hippler published his decision on the June 18 hearing. At the hearing, the defense team for Bryan Kohberger requested to delay the […]

Bryan Kohberger seated with Kootenai county public defender Anne Taylor.
Judge hears defense’s request to delay Kohberger trial
Defense discusses potential alternative suspects in a private meeting, argues publicity will affect the jury

Ada County Judge Steven Hippler heard arguments from the defense and prosecution related to the defense’s request for a continuance on June 18. The defense requested to delay the upcoming […]