Kohberger's Trial Moved, New Dates Proposed

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022, made his first court appearance in Ada County after the trial was moved due to potential jury bias in Latah County. The new judge, Steven Hippler, raised concerns about the trial's timeline, proposing new start dates in May or September 2025, with both sides set to present arguments in a closed hearing. Kohberger's defense team successfully argued for him to wear street clothes instead of a prison jumpsuit to minimize prejudice, citing a 1976 Supreme Court decision. The trial move and attire change aim to ensure a fair trial amid extensive media coverage and public interest.