# Bryan Kohberger demands judge disqualification

> Bryan Kohberger seeks judge disqualification ahead of court hearings over four Idaho student murders.
- Title: Bryan Kohberger demands judge disqualification · New York Post
- Summary: Bryan Kohberger seeks judge disqualification ahead of court hearings over four Idaho student murders. Bryan Kohberger wants Judge Steven Hippler disqualified…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/us-news/bryan-kohberger-has-a-strange-demand-ahead-of-future-court-hearings-over-idaho-muders
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:41:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bryan kohberger, judge steven hippler, university of idaho, idaho murders, court hearings, guilty plea, post-conviction relief, news, entertainment
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.