Bryan Kohberger’s defense team seeks to postpone Idaho murder trial

The Brief

  • Bryan Kohberger’s defense team has filed a motion to indefinitely postpone his murder trial, currently set for Aug. 11.
  • The defense argues that a recent “Dateline” episode and an upcoming book have created prejudicial publicity through leaked, non-public information.
  • The judge has already initiated an investigation into how “Dateline” obtained its material.

BOISE, Idaho Bryan Kohberger, accused in the killings of four University of Idaho students, is seeking an indefinite postponement of his trial date. His defense team filed a 40-page “motion to continue” Monday, citing a recent NBC Dateline program that they claim showcased “materials… to promote a narrative of guilt.”

The backstory:

Kohberger is charged in the deaths of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Opening arguments in the trial are currently scheduled for Aug. 11.

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