The attorney for the accused University of Idaho killer, Bryan Kohberger, asked the judge to ban cameras from the courtroom for the “remaining proceedings,” complaining that reporters did not comply with the court’s order to avoid focusing on him in court.
In a letter Friday to Judge John Judge, Kohberger’s attorney Anne Taylor stated that “courtroom observers using cameras have failed to comply” with earlier instructions by the judge, according to Fox News Digital.
Taylor argued that “press watchdogs have so far failed to comply with court orders, as the continued publication of images like the one shown below continues to this day,” citing three images provided by Reuters and the Associated Press.
The cameras’ “continued exclusive focus” on Kohberger also provides “fodder” for those on social media “who are not bound by notions of journalistic integrity and who have the potential to reach a greater reach than traditional media outlets,” his legal team said, adding that the coverage the media can affect the pool of potential jurors.
Murder suspect Bryan Kohberger’s legal team wants a ban on video cameras that could affect his case.Getty Images
Judge John Judge presided over the case of Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students last year.AP
Kohberger is accused of killing Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; and Ethan Chapin, 20.
Kohberger, 28, waived his right to a speedy trial during a status hearing Wednesday.
His trial, which was scheduled to begin on October 2, has been postponed.
Taylor told the judge that he may not be ready for trial
Kohberger waived his right to a speedy trial last week.Getty Images
Latah County District Attorney Bill Thompson speaks in court during the trial for Bryan Kohberger earlier this month.AP
Prosecutors accuse Kohberger of breaking into an off-campus home in Moscow on Nov. 13, 2022 and stabbing to death four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; and Ethan Chapin, 20.
A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf earlier this year.
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