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Defense Requests Delay in Bryan Kohberger's Trial Citing Prejudicial Media Coverage

Bryan Kohberger's defense seeks to postpone his trial due to a recent NBC 'Dateline' episode they claim prejudices the case.


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Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, have filed a motion to delay his trial, citing a prejudicial NBC 'Dateline' episode. They argue that the episode, which aired on May 9, contains leaked information and could influence jury selection. The defense claims they need more time to prepare and investigate potential violations of a gag order. Kohberger, who has pleaded not guilty, faces the death penalty if convicted. The judge has yet to rule on the motion for a continuance.

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Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger ask for trial delay, citing in part publicity around the case
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"…A continuance is necessary to fully investigate the leaks and to mitigate the prejudicial effects of such inflammatory pretrial publicity occurring so close to the current trial date."

Idaho murder suspect's lawyers demand trial postponement over 'prejudicial' TV special
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"…A continuance is necessary to fully investigate the leaks and to mitigate the prejudicial effects of such inflammatory pretrial publicity occurring so close to the current trial date."

Idaho Slaying Suspect Seeks Trial Delay After 'Dateline' Episode Airs
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"…The defense asserts that the trial should be delayed "to allow the extremely prejudicial impact to partially subside and to give the court and the defense time to fully investigate and address the scope of the violations.""

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