Coverage dated August 20, 2024

Defense asks to move Bryan Kohberger trial in Idaho college murders case, citing 'mob mentality'

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Brian Kohberger's attorneys are asking for his trial to be moved, citing a "mob mentality" in the town where four college students were killed.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Defense asks to move Bryan Kohberger trial in Idaho college murders case, citing 'mob mentality' (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Brian Kohberger's attorneys are asking for his trial to be moved, citing a "mob mentality" in the town where four college students were killed.

  2. NBC News

    Defense for Bryan Kohberger says 'mob mentality' justifies moving venue of Idaho murders trial (opens NBC News)

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    Defense attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, argue that a severe "mob mentality" against him within the community is sufficient justification for moving the trial out of Latah County, new court documents show.

  3. Fox News

    Bryan Kohberger's defense cites Idaho town's 'mob mentality' in bid for venue change: 'Good ole’ boy justice' (opens Fox News)

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    Quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's defense team is continuing to argue for a venue change, writing that "the mob mentality" in the community would make a fair trial impossible.

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