Lawyers for accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger asked a judge to ban cameras in the courtroom for “the rest of the proceedings,” complaining that journalists had failed to comply with a court order to avoid focusing. on him in court.
In a letter Friday to Judge John Judge, Kohberger’s attorney, Anne Taylor, noted that “courtroom observers with cameras have not complied” with an earlier directive from the judge, according to Fox News Digital.
Taylor argued that “press observers have so far failed to comply with the court’s instructions, as the continued release of images such as the ones below continues to this day,” citing three images provided by Reuters and Associated Press.
The cameras’ “continued exclusive focus” on Kohberger also provides “food” for those on social media “who are not bound by notions of journalistic integrity and who potentially have an even greater reach than traditional news outlets,” said his legal team, adding that media coverage could hurt a potential juror.
The legal team of murder suspect Bryan Kohberger wants to ban video cameras that could hurt his case.Getty Images
Judge John Judge is presiding over the case of Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students last year.AP
Kohberger is accused of murdering 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21 years old; and Ethan Chapin, 20.
Kohberger, 28, waived his right to a speedy trial during a status conference Wednesday.
His trial, which was scheduled to start on October 2, has been delayed.
Taylor told the judge that she may not be ready for trial.
Kohberger waived his right to a speedy trial last week.Getty Images
Latah County District Attorney Bill Thompson addresses court during a hearing for Bryan Kohberger earlier this month.AP
Prosecutors charged Kohberger with breaking into an off-campus home in Moscow on November 13, 2022, and stabbing to death four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21 years old; and Ethan Chapin, 20.
A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf earlier this year.
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