Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers want cameras banned in Idaho court

Attorneys for accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger asked a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom for “the remainder of the proceedings,” complaining that journalists have not complied with a court directive to avoid focusing on him in court.

In a Friday letter to Judge John Judge, Kohberger lawyer Anne Taylor noted that “camera-wielding courtroom observers have failed to obey” an earlier directive by the judge, according to Fox News Digital. 

Taylor argued that “press observers have thus far failed to comply with the court’s direction, as the continued publication of images such as those shown below continues to the present day,” citing three images made available by Reuters and the Associated Press.

Cameras’ “continued exclusive focus” on Kohberger also provides “fodder” for those on social media “who are not bound by notions of journalistic integrity and who have potentially an even greater reach than traditional media outlets,” his legal team said, adding that media coverage could prejudice a potential jury pool.

Murder suspect Bryan Kohberger’s legal team wants a ban on video cameras that could prejudice his case.
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Judge John Judge
Judge John Judge presides over the case of Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students last year.
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Kohberger is accused of murdering Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; and Ethan Chapin, 20.
Kohberger is accused of murdering Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; and Ethan Chapin, 20.

Kohberger, 28, waived his right to a speedy trial during a status conference Wednesday.

His trial which had been slated to begin Oct. 2 has been delayed.

Taylor told the judge that she may not be ready for the trial


Kohberger waved his right to a speedy trial last week.
Kohberger waved his right to a speedy trial last week.
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Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson
Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson addresses the court during a hearing for Bryan Kohberger earlier this month.
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Prosecutors have accused Kohberger of breaking into an off-campus home in Moscow on Nov. 13, 2022 and stabbing to death four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; and Ethan Chapin, 20.

A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf earlier this year.

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