Murder In Moscow: Bryan Kohberger And His Push To Remove The Death Penalty (11/8/24)

The Epstein Chronicles

On November 7, 2024, Bryan Kohberger appeared in an Ada County courtroom for a hearing to challenge the prosecution's intent to seek the death penalty in his upcoming trial. Kohberger faces charges for the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. His defense team argued that the death penalty is arbitrary, inappropriate under modern standards, and unconstitutional. They also contended that methods of execution, such as lethal injection and firing squads, constitute cruel and unusual punishment. The prosecution countered by stating that both Idaho and U.S. Supreme Courts have upheld the constitutionality of the death penalty.
During the four-hour hearing, Judge Steven Hippler engaged both sides with questions, expressing concerns about the timing of the decision on execution methods, given the lengthy appeals process in death penalty cases. He questioned why a ruling on execution methods should be made now, considering that it could be over a decade before any sentence is carried out, during which time methods may change. The defense emphasized the importance of addressing the death penalty issue before jury selection, citing the impact on jury composition and trial preparation. At the conclusion of the hearing, Judge Hippler stated he would take the matters under advisement and issue written opinions in due course.
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