Overview

• In a motion this week, the defense argued that recent media coverage—including a Dateline episode, an upcoming docuseries and a forthcoming book—compromises Kohberger’s right to a fair trial.
• Judge Hippler heard arguments on June 18 and indicated he is likely to deny the continuance request with a written ruling expected soon.
• The court has enforced a gag order and the judge has warned of potential contempt sanctions after unauthorized leaks of case materials.
• A DoorDash driver has emerged as a potential witness, claiming she saw Kohberger near the crime scene minutes before the November 2022 killings.
• The trial was moved from Moscow to Boise to expand the jury pool and is scheduled to begin August 11 with jury selection in late July and prosecutors seeking the death penalty.