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Idaho College Murders: Can Suspect Get a Fair Trial in Moscow?

2024/9/3
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The episode discusses the upcoming trial of Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students. His defense is attempting to move the trial from Latah County due to extensive media coverage and potential jury bias. The prosecution argues that media attention is widespread and a change of venue wouldn't eliminate the issue.
  • Kohberger's trial is scheduled for next summer.
  • The defense argues for a change of venue due to negative pretrial publicity.
  • The prosecution believes that media coverage is pervasive across the state and a change of venue wouldn't solve the problem.

Shownotes Transcript

With his trial nine months away, Bryan Kohberger’s defense team tries to move the venue out of Moscow. Our legal experts weigh in on the high bar to move a trial. And we visit the remote park where Kohberger says he was the night of the murders.

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