Bryan Kohberger granted hearing to challenge guilty plea in Idaho murders

Bryan Kohberger University of Idaho murders guilty plea withdrawal post-conviction relief Idaho court

Bryan Kohberger, who is serving four consecutive life sentences for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, has been granted a new hearing to challenge his guilty plea. Kohberger filed a petition for post-conviction relief, alleging that his previous legal counsel manipulated him into the plea deal by making unkept promises and using threats regarding the quality of life on death row. He further claims his attorneys failed to disclose exculpatory evidence, specifically mentioning untested hair found at the crime scene.

Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler has established a timeline for the proceedings but has not yet granted a hearing on the merits of the claims. The judge scheduled a status conference for June 3, 2027, and an evidentiary hearing for June 17, 2027, should he determine one is warranted. Judge Hippler warned both legal teams that they must strictly adhere to Idaho Rules of Court Procedure regarding the admissibility of evidence and may face sanctions for non-compliance.

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Ada County Courthouse · Bryan Kohberger · Greg Rauch · Steven Hippler · University of Idaho · Washington State University

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 16 SOURCES] Kohberger claims he was pressured and lied to by his legal counsel into making a false confession. midutahradio.com · abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc11.com · abc13.com · +11 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Judge Steven Hippler scheduled a status conference for June 3, 2027. www.foxnews.com · thejasminebrand.com
[● 16 SOURCES] Bryan Kohberger is attempting to withdraw his guilty plea in the University of Idaho quadruple murders case. midutahradio.com · abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc11.com · abc13.com · +11 more
[● 11 SOURCES] An evidentiary hearing regarding the plea challenge is scheduled for June 17, 2027. midutahradio.com · abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc11.com · abc13.com · +6 more
[● 16 SOURCES] Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences for first-degree murder and 10 years for burglary. midutahradio.com · abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc11.com · abc13.com · +11 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kohberger alleges his defense team failed to disclose exculpatory evidence, specifically regarding untested hair found at the scene. www.foxnews.com