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Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Associated Press
Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger ask for trial delay, citing in part publicity around the case
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Attorneys for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students have asked that his trial be delayed, citing in part a recent NBC 'Dateline' special that they called prejudicial toward Bryan Kohberger and a need for additional time to prepare his defense. The filing dated Tuesday said moving forward with an August trial would infringe upon Kohberger's constitutional rights. It said attorneys need more time to review discovery, complete investigations and prepare for trial. There was no immediate ruling on the request, which comes days after the judge overseeing the case, Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler, said he wanted to identify anyone who may have violated a gag order by leaking information from the investigation to news organizations or anyone else not directly involved with the case. Hippler last week ordered prosecutors and defense attorneys to provide a list of everyone who might have had access to the previously unreported information about Kohberger's internet search history and other details that were featured in the 'Dateline' episode that aired May 9. Kohberger's attorneys raised concerns about the special and an upcoming book on the case set for release in mid-July. Their filing states the blurb for the book 'suggests that the apparent Dateline leak was not the only violation of this Court's non-dissemination order.' '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,' the filing said. Kohberger, 30, a former graduate student in criminal justice at Washington State University, is charged in the stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves. The four were found dead in a rental home near campus in Moscow, Idaho, on Nov. 13, 2022. A not-guilty plea was entered on Kohberger's behalf. Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted.
The Independent
22-05-2025
- The Independent
Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger ask for trial delay, citing in part publicity around the case
Attorneys for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students have asked that his trial be delayed, citing in part a recent NBC 'Dateline' special that they called prejudicial toward Bryan Kohberger and a need for additional time to prepare his defense. The filing dated Tuesday said moving forward with an August trial would infringe upon Kohberger's constitutional rights. It said attorneys need more time to review discovery, complete investigations and prepare for trial. There was no immediate ruling on the request, which comes days after the judge overseeing the case, Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler, said he wanted to identify anyone who may have violated a gag order by leaking information from the investigation to news organizations or anyone else not directly involved with the case. Hippler last week ordered prosecutors and defense attorneys to provide a list of everyone who might have had access to the previously unreported information about Kohberger's internet search history and other details that were featured in the 'Dateline' episode that aired May 9. Kohberger's attorneys raised concerns about the special and an upcoming book on the case set for release in mid-July. Their filing states the blurb for the book 'suggests that the apparent Dateline leak was not the only violation of this Court's non-dissemination order.' '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,' the filing said. Kohberger, 30, a former graduate student in criminal justice at Washington State University, is charged in the stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves. The four were found dead in a rental home near campus in Moscow, Idaho, on Nov. 13, 2022. A not-guilty plea was entered on Kohberger's behalf. Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Second driver charged for deaths in 2023 Eagle Mountain road rage incident
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah () — A second driver is being charged for the in June 2023. Michael Alan Landen, 42, of Eagle Mountain, is being charged with two counts of negligent homicide, both class A misdemeanors; and reckless driving, a class B misdemeanor. According to charging documents, Landen was the driver of a white Nissan Maxima that was involved in the incident. PREVIOUSLY: Eagle Mountain road rage suspect charged with felony manslaughter In June 2023, Peterson Drew Matheson (also of Eagle Mountain) was . Matheson was the driver of the white Ford F-150, and the two victims who died — later — were in a 1987 Porche 911 Carrera. Landen reported that Matheson's truck was tailgating him on SR-73, documents said. Witnesses reported the white truck swerved and drove on the shoulder of the road in an attempt to pass the Maxima after unsuccessfully attempting to pass on the left. Landen said the truck pulled up alongside him, and while the two vehicles were driving parallel to each other, the F-150 and the Maxima 'made contact multiple times, resulting in damage to the sides of both vehicles,' according to documents. Documents said neither driver slowed down, stopped, or let the other in. The truck then lost control and went onto the opposite side of the road, where the truck collided head-on with the Porsche and killed the two people inside. An accident reconstruction report found that Landen 'actively steered into the white truck' and appeared to disregard the safety of other drivers. Landen is scheduled to make an initial appearance in Fourth District Court at the end of the month. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
