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Bryan Kohberger case: Judge denies prosecutors' request for personality testing

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May 26, 2025

Bryan Kohberger case: Judge denies prosecutors' request for personality testing

A judge in Idaho has denied prosecutors’ request to conduct personality testing on quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger.

Kohberger is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, and Ethan Chapin, 20. The former Washington State University student was also charged with one felony count of burglary.

In an order Wednesday, Judge Steven Hippler denied the state’s request to perform a personality test on Kohberger, citing time constraints.

Hippler wrote that “any new potential diagnoses or evidence uncovered through personality testing may elicit the need for further testing,” which would require more time to be spent.

IDAHO JUDGE SLAMS BRYAN KOHBERGER’S ‘HOLLOW’ ATTEMPT TO DODGE DEATH PENALTY IN LATEST BLOW TO DEFENSE

Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom for his arraignment in Latah County District Court May 22, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho (Zach Wilkinson/Pool/Getty Images)

He also wrote that the use of a personality test has the potential to uncover “new mental health diagnoses” that haven’t been disclosed, which could cross a legal line since Kohberger only gave up privacy rights for conditions he has revealed.

Kohberger’s defense team won’t be permitted to bring up testimony about Kohberger having a “personality disorder.”

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Hippler also extended a deadline for rebuttal disclosure, which gives prosecutors more time for their expert to complete a behavioral health examination. Prosecutors are seeking to rebut defense experts who claimed Kohberger has autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The judge gave prosecutors until May 27 to complete the report but noted Kohberger’s defense team cannot be present during the mental health examination.

Timeline of Nov. 13, 2022:

4 a.m.: Suspect arrives at house
Between 4 and 4:17: Time of murders
4:19: Roommate calls 3 victims, no one answers
4:22 to 4:24: Surviving roommates text each other from inside house
4:27: Roommate calls victims again; no one answers
4:32: Roommate texts Goncalves ‘Pls answer’
10:23: Surviving roommate texts victims; no one answers
11:39: Roommate calls her father
12 p.m.: 911 call placed from roommate’s phone

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In a separate order, Hippler ruled that Kohberger’s immediate family members can remain in the courtroom for the duration of the trial, even though prosecutors plan on calling some of them as witnesses.

In April, Hippler denied two separate motions from Kohberger’s defense team to exclude the death penalty from being used in this case.

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Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Attends Pre-Trial Hearing In Idaho

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murder, arrives for a hearing on cameras in the courtroom in Latah County District Court Sept. 13, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. (Ted S. Warren/Pool/Getty Images)

During an April 9 hearing, the defense team argued that the death penalty should be struck because discovery produced by prosecutors has been both voluminous and unorganized.

Hippler, in his response, wrote that Kohberger’s complaints about the amount of discovery produced “ring hollow.”

Bryan Kohberger looks on while in the courtroom

Bryan Kohberger in Latah County court in Moscow, Idaho, Aug. 18, 2023. (August Frank/ Lewiston Tribune)

“[Kohberger] has been receiving discovery in the same manner for over two years,” Hippler wrote. “[Kohberger] has not sought additional resources … to hire additional staff to review discovery or obtain litigation document control software to help organize and sort the evidence. His lead counsel insisted that she be allowed to take on a second high-profile capital case despite the voluminous discovery in this case.”

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Fox News’ Dan Springer contributed to this report.

Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.

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Montana

6 takeaways from the West’s fifth straight win in the 78th Montana Shrine Game

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June 22, 2025

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6 takeaways from the West’s fifth straight win in the 78th Montana Shrine Game

GREAT FALLS — Typically, all-star games are high-scoring affairs, but that wasn’t the case in the 78th Montana East-West Shrine Game.

This all-star game was about defense. The West team did build a 14-0 lead, then nearly allowed the East to rally but hung on, thanks to a Mason Arlington interception, and a Brady Armstrong sack that sealed a 14-7 win, the fifth straight for the West team.

There was one touchdown in the first half, thanks to a 25-yard touchdown pass from Helena Capital quarterback Merek Mihelish to fellow Bruins standout Dylan Almquist, giving the West a 7-0 lead at intermission.

In the third quarter, Arlington made his presence felt on offense, completing a reverse pass to Frenchtown quarterback Brody Hardy, the game’s MVP, setting up a first-and-goal for the West. A few plays later, Jefferson’s Luke Oxarart cashed in with a five-yard touchdown run, making it 14-0.

Montana City’s Luke Oxarart celebrates a touchdown run as the West took down East 14-7 for the fifth straight win at Saturday’s 78th annual East-West Shrine Game in Great Falls.

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However, the East got a spark after a fourth-down stop. The West attempted a fourth-and-one at its own 39 late in the third quarter. After that backfired, Malta’s Stockton Oxarart eventually connected with Luke Kelley of Centerville on a 10-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 14-7 with 12:42 left in the fourth quarter.

After a three-and-out, the East team created another first-and-goal opportunity, but on third down, Arlington made a diving interception.

The East got the ball back again with just over two minutes left, but Armstrong, the West Defensive MVP, clinched the win with his second sack of the fourth quarter on the East’s final fourth down attempt, preserving the 14-7 win.

Here are six takeaways.

West took down East 14-7 for the fifth straight win at Saturday’s 78th annual East-West Shrine Game in Great Falls.

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Defense was “lights out”

Everyone knows the saying that defense wins championships, but it wins all-star games, too, or at least, it’s the reason the West won on Saturday night.

“This was a great group,” West head coach Kyle Mihelish said. “They are a one-time group, meaning you tell them something one time and they get it.”

After pitching a first-half shutout, limiting the East team to just a few first downs, Mihelish decided to gamble on a fourth down, in part because he trusted his defense.

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“In a different circumstance I probably wouldn’t have gone for it,” Mihleish said. “I thought our defense was playing lights out and I thought we could get a yard. But I probably got too greedy. I told the guys those seven points were on me, but it worked out because the defense kept playing well.”

Two stops while nursing a 14-7 lead salted away the win for the West. Yet, the East team was dominant on defense too, especially in the fourth quarter, pitching a shutout, forcing a turnover on downs, as well as two three-and-outs when they were desperately needed.

“Offensively we struggled a bit,” Mihelish said. “They (East) were moving around and slanting a bit. They brought some pressure and had a great game plan. Both defenses played well.”

Bruin-to-Bruin

Over the past two seasons, Almquist, the future Montana Tech wide receiver, caught 87 passes for 1,342 and 16 touchdowns from Merek Mihelish.

On Saturday night, the Capital quarterback and receiver connected one more time, breaking through with a score in the second quarter for the West team.

Almquist had three receptions total in the game, including two that went for at least 20 yards. The tandem hooked up three times for touchdowns in the Class AA state championship game, so it was fitting that Mihelish and Almquist paired up for one final high school touchdown.

“That was pretty cool,” Mihelish said. “Having one last touchdown to Dylan…that was special.”

Mihelish and Alqmuist were just two of 16 Montana Tech signees to play in the game for the East or West, so there’s a good chance we haven’t seen the final touchdown connection between the two Capital greats.

Jefferson Panthers shine

Two players for the Jefferson Panthers made their presence felt in the Shrine Game on Saturday night, starting with Luke Oxarart, the West Offensive MVP.

On the drive that produced the game-winning touchdown, not only did the Montana City native catch a pass for a key first down, but the future Montana State Bobcat also hit pay dirt from five yards out. That rushing touchdown put the West in front 14-0 but also proved to be the winning margin.

Oxarart’s clutch contributions were matched by his teammate, Armstrong, a Providence wrestling signee. Playing in his last football game, Armstrong registered a sack on each of the last two drives, including one on the final defensive play of the game for the West.

“It’s an unreal feeling,” Armstrong said. “I was thinking, ‘End it on top, end it on top.’”

Armstrong certainly did that, calling game for the West squad.

Pulling out the tricks

Both teams went into their bag of tricks during the second half of the Shrine Game. First, it was the West team completing a reverse pass, which led to its second score of the game.

Frenchtown’s Brody Hardy hauls in a pass on a trick play from Mason Arlington of Florence, setting up a touchdown as the West took down East 14-7 for the fifth straight win at Saturday’s 78th annual East-West Shrine Game in Great Falls.
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Arlington’s pass to Hardy was the longest play of the game, covering close to 40 yards. However, the East team used a shovel pass from Malta’s Stockton Oxarart to his Mustang teammate Blaine Downing to convert a key-fourth down, generating an explosive play that set up the East with a first-and-goal opportunity to tie the game or take the lead, which it wasn’t able to convert.

The defenses flat-out dominated, which is why both teams had to get creative to advance the ball down the field.

A thrilling finish

Plenty of all-star games are decided before the final minutes and in each of the past few seasons, the Shrine Game score has been lopsided by the fourth quarter.

West took down East 14-7 for the fifth straight win at Saturday’s 78th annual East-West Shrine Game in Great Falls.

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That wasn’t the case this year, which was the first game decided by single digits since 2019. The East team, sparked by its fourth-down stop in the third quarter, turned a two-score game into a thriller.

Grant Vigen got hot down the stretch, completing a couple of passes that reminded everyone why he’s a Division-1 quarterback. Stockton Oxarart also provided a spark when he found his teammate on a fourth-down conversion on a shovel pass no one saw coming.

Kelley, the Centerville wideout, also made some a few key plays in the fourth quarter, on top of a touchdown that required beating two defenders to the goal line.

Momentum shifted at that point. Ultimately, the East fell short, but thanks to some stellar play over the final 20 minutes, the 78th Shrine Game was one of the most exciting in recent memory.

Mason Arlington was the X-factor

Close games generally come down to a play here or there. Saturday’s East-West Shrine Game was no different.

Fortunately, for the West, Arlington, the Florence standout, was on their side.

“It’s truly a blessing,” he said. “I didn’t know if I was going to make it (the team). I got the call on Christmas Day and I knew that was one thing I wasn’t going to miss.”

Arlington took advantage of his opportunity. Not only did he complete the longest pass of the game, he also made the game-clinching interception.

“We repped that in practice,” Arlington said of the reverse pass. “Coach said, ‘You get one shot.’ So I was like, ‘Alright, I got it.’”

And he did. The ball was on the money. Still, with just over two minutes left, the outcome was in doubt, until the diving interception clinched a West victory.

“Going into the game, I was thinking about an interception,” Arlington said. “And when I saw that ball, I was like, ‘Heck yeah. Got my opportunity. Don’t miss.”

He didn’t and not long after, the West team was celebrating a 14-7 win.

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2025 Summer Scouting: Can former Nevada OT Isaiah World take the next step at Oregon?

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June 22, 2025

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2025 Summer Scouting: Can former Nevada OT Isaiah World take the next step at Oregon?

The New York Giants certainly hope that their offensive line is stable in 2025.

Whether due to luck of the draw and how the draft board fell or by a conscious decision to concentrate on other positions, the Giants didn’t add an offensive lineman in the draft until selecting Marcus Mbow in the fifth round.

Mbow was considered a steal that late in the draft, but the jury is still out on where he will ultimately play. It’s possible that the Giants could still find themselves in need of a long-term answer at right tackle with Evan Neal moving to guard (and in the last year of his contract) while Jermaine Eluemunor is on the wrong side of 30.

If so, the Giants could look to one of the newest Oregon Ducks, Isaiah World.

World transferred to Oregon from Nevada for the 2025 season and could be one of the top tackles in next year’s draft. World is an intriguing prospect with a great combination of length, athleticism, and bloody-mindedness, and he certainly bears watching this year.

(World is the Nevada left tackle wearing No. 70.)

What he does well

World is a long and athletic lineman. He features quick, light feet which combine choppy steps with smooth steps. He always seems to be balanced in his pass sets, ready to redirect, mirror speed or anchor against power. World is a tall lineman, but is also a natural knee bender who’s consistently able to drop his hips and lower his pad level to meet power rushers.

He has adequate play strength when playing with good leverage and maintains his balance through contact. He also has good grip strength and does a good job of sustaining his blocks for as long as necessary. And in that vein, World also has excellent competitive toughness and a definite nasty streak in his play. He keeps his head on a swivel to look for work, fights to sustain his blocks for as long as possible, and tries to finish with his opponent on the ground when the opportunity arises.

World appears to be an adequate run blocker right now, with the upside to improve significantly with coaching. He has the athleticism to stress defenses when flowing laterally in zone blocking schemes, as well as get into position quickly as a puller or when working up to the second level. Likewise, his nasty streak and good leverage allow him to at least gain positioning on defenders and seal off running lanes on man-gap runs.

What he needs to improve

The biggest issue for World is his play strength. He isn’t weak, per se, but he definitely needs to maintain leverage against defenders. There were too many instances in his tape of him being driven back if his hips rise. And while his athleticism and competitive toughness let him “lose slow”, he isn’t able to really stop power power without good leverage.

He is listed at 6-foot-8, 309 pounds, and while he does have an athletic build for an offensive lineman, World does appear a bit lanky. He could gain muscle mass as he continues to mature physically.

World could also stand to be a bit more aggressive with his initial punch. He should also work on improving his accuracy when blocking at the second level.

Balancing aggression with his hands while also being more accurate could be a difficult balance to strike and a long-term project. However, doing so could make World a devastating blocker in space.

Final thoughts

Isaiah World has the potential to be a real riser after transferring from Nevada to Oregon. The Ducks have done a good job of churning out quality offensive linemen of late, and World fits what they want to do well. He should get good coaching in Eugene, and another year of physical maturity should help him.

World may never be a road grader at offensive tackle, however his movement skills and flexibility could take him far. World has the skill set teams tend to look for at left tackle, and it’s pretty easy to see him as a first round talent with a good year of development.

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