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.…