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Idaho judge postpones Bryan Kohberger trial indefinitely after he waives right to speedy trial

  • Kohberger waived his right to a speedy trial, delaying the start of his trial for the murders of four University of Idaho students indefinitely.
  • The original trial date was set for October 2nd but Kohberger's defense said they would not be ready by then.
  • Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Kohberger, who is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary.
  • Kohberger's next court hearing is September 1st where his motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment will be heard.
  • The victims' families have expressed concern about the trial potentially being delayed for years with Kohberger's waiver of a speedy trial.
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