Judge says gag order 'likely' violated in Bryan Kohberger's Idaho murder case
- Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler is investigating a probable gag order violation in Bryan Kohberger's upcoming Idaho murder trial involving leaked case information.
- The investigation began after a May 9 Dateline episode revealed previously undisclosed details, which the judge suspects someone connected to law enforcement or prosecution leaked.
- Judge Steven Hippler directed both the prosecution and defense teams to provide a roster of all personnel with access to sensitive case information and instructed that all related communications be preserved without alteration.
- He indicated that the leak could jeopardize selecting an unbiased jury, making the trial more complex and costly; as a result, he also chose to include extra alternate jurors.
- The gag order breach may prolong the trial of 30-year-old Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, and possibly impede a fair trial outcome.
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Idaho judge wants investigation of information leaks to media in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple-murder case
The judge overseeing Bryan Kohberger's upcoming quadruple-murder trial says he wants to identify anyone who may have violated a gag order by leaking information from the investigation to news organizations or anyone else not directly involved with the case.

Idaho judge wants an investigation of information leaks in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple-murder case
The judge overseeing Bryan Kohberger’s upcoming quadruple-murder trial says he wants to identify anyone who may have violated a gag order concerning the case.
Judge sets rules in Kohberger case, weighs special prosecutor
The judge overseeing the high-profile murder case against Bryan Kohberger laid out ground rules Thursday for how the trial will proceed, including jury selection, the use of evidence, and courtroom conduct. Judge Steven Hippler also addressed growing concerns over media exposure and said he is open to appointing a special prosecutor to investigate potential violations of the courts longstanding non-dissemination order.In a courtroom packed with …

Idaho judge orders document preservation in Kohberger case after Dateline leak concerns
The court expressed alarm that the episode revealed sensitive info not previously available to the public and suggested a breach of the non-dissemination order.
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