Coverage dated July 16, 2025

Judge lifts sweeping gag order in Idaho murders case after Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty

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Bryan Kohberger avoided a potential death sentence by pleading guilty​ to the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.

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  1. CBS News

    Judge lifts sweeping gag order in Idaho murders case after Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty (opens CBS News)

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    Bryan Kohberger avoided a potential death sentence by pleading guilty​ to the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.

  2. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Idaho judge lifts gag order in Bryan Kohberger case ahead of sentencing in student killings (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A state district judge in Idaho lifted the gag order that largely obscured the case of Bryan Kohberger, who recently pleaded guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students in an off-campus house in November 2022.

  3. WSVN Miami

    An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case.Kohberger avoided a potential death sentence by

  4. The Boston Globe

    An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case (opens The Boston Globe)

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    During a hearing Thursday morning, 4th District Judge Steven Hippler agreed that lifting the gag order would protect the First Amendment rights of the public and press.

  5. Fox News

    Bryan Kohberger prosecutors announce reversal on gag order after Idaho killer's confession (opens Fox News)

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    Idaho prosecutors withdraw support for the gag order in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case following his guilty pleas, stating his right to a fair trial is 'no longer at issue'

  6. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Judge lifts sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger's Idaho college murder case (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case.

  7. New York Post

    Bryan Kohberger judge lifts gag order after Idaho killer’s confession (opens New York Post)

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    Judge says Kohberger's waiver of right to appeal doesn't mean he doesn't have a right to appeal.

  8. East Idaho News

    Gag order removed in Bryan Kohberger case, allowing Idaho attorneys, police to speak (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    BOISE — The presiding judge in Bryan Kohberger’s criminal case has lifted the gag order that prevents individuals like investigators, law enforcement, and attorneys from speaking publicly about the high-profile case.

  9. MyNorthwest

    Idaho judge lifts sweeping gag order in Kohberger's murder case (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    An Idaho judge has lifted the gag order in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case, allowing more public access to information.

  10. CNN

    Bryan Kohberger case: Judge lifts gag order ahead of sentencing in Idaho student killings (opens CNN)

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    An Idaho district judge lifted the gag order that largely obscured the case of Bryan Kohberger, who recently pleaded guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students in an off campus house in November 2022.

  11. The Guardian

    Judge lifts sweeping gag order in Idaho student murder case (opens The Guardian)

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    Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty earlier this month to the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students

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