Idaho Murder Suspect’s Defense Contends ‘Mob Mentality’ Among Local Jurors Could Sway Trial Fairness
Moscow, Idaho — Defense lawyers for the suspect in an Idaho murder case argued that public sentiment and media coverage have potentially tainted the local jury pool against their client. Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger are pushing for a change of venue for the upcoming trial, citing concerns about a prejudiced environment which they believe could impede a fair trial. Kohberger, a 28-year-old former criminology graduate student, is accused of the fatal stabbing of four University of Idaho students in November. The horrific incident shocked the town of Moscow with its brutality, casting a long shadow … Read more