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Bryan Kohberger demands judge disqualification
Bryan Kohberger seeks judge disqualification ahead of court hearings over four Idaho student murders.
In brief
Bryan Kohberger seeks judge disqualification ahead of court hearings over four Idaho student murders. Bryan Kohberger wants Judge Steven Hippler disqualified from his court case after claiming he was duped into a guilty plea for killing four University of Idaho students. Originally reported by New York Post.
Kohberger challenges judge
Bryan Kohberger's lawyer claims Judge Steven Hippler's emotional reaction during sentencing questioned his truthfulness.
“Even if I could force [Kohberger] to speak, which I legally cannot, how can anyone ever be assured that what he speaks is the truth?”
Judge's sentencing remarks
Judge Steven Hippler called Kohberger a 'faceless coward' who 'senselessly slaughtered' four University of Idaho students.
“the worst of the worst”
Kohberger's plea deal
Kohberger accepted a life sentence without parole after claiming he was duped by false promises in a July 2025 plea deal.
“false promises and blatant disinformation”
Victims' identities
Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were killed in a November 2022 attack on King Road.
“University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20”
Kohberger's timeline
Kohberger has until January 13, 2027, to amend his petition for post-conviction relief under court rules.
“Jan. 13, 2027”
Victim's father reaction
Kaylee Goncalves' father said he would welcome a retrial to hold Kohberger accountable for his crimes.
“Some people want the second bite of the apple but I would love to have the second shot at the accused murderer”
Here's the gist
Bryan Kohberger wants Judge Steven Hippler disqualified from his court case after claiming he was duped into a guilty plea for killing four University of Idaho students.
