The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled that the trial of Bryan Kohberger, charged with the murder of four University of Idaho students, will be moved from Moscow to Boise, approximately 300 miles away. This decision, which sets the trial for June 2025, follows concerns raised by 2nd District Judge John Judge regarding the potential for an unfair trial due to extensive media coverage and community bias. Kohberger faces four counts of murder, and prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if convicted. The Ada County Courthouse in Boise, which is larger and better equipped for such high-profile cases, will host the proceedings, with Judge Steven Hippler presiding. Kohberger’s defense argued that strong local emotions made an impartial jury unlikely, while prosecutors contended that bias could be mitigated by a larger jury pool. The ruling reflects a broader trend, as similar cases in Idaho have also been moved to Boise for fair trial considerations.