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Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger gets new judge in change of venue in student stabbings trial
Idaho’s Supreme Court has assigned Bryan Kohberger’s upcoming student murders trial to a judge in Ada County after his defense team successfully sought a change of venue to take the proceedings away from rural Latah County, where he is accused of killing four college students.
A one-page order signed by Idaho’s Chief Justice Richard Bevan assigned District Judge Steven Hippler to the case.
Latah County District Judge John Judge granted the defense’s request for a change of venue last week, citing a number of factors that he said collectively were in favor of moving the trial to a larger courthouse, further removed from the location of the crime.
IDAHO JUDGE RULES ON BRYAN KOHBERGER’S MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE IN STUDENT MURDER TRIAL
Madison Mogen, top left, smiles on the shoulders of her best friend, Kaylee Goncalves, as they pose with Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and two other housemates in Goncalves’ final Instagram post, shared the day before the four students were stabbed to death. (@kayleegoncalves/Instagram)
The court also ordered Kohberger’s transfer from the jail in Moscow, Idaho, where he’s been held since January 2023, into the custody of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office.
The change of venue could impact scheduling surrounding the trial, which is expected to begin next June after prior delays, according to Edwina Elcox, a Boise-based defense attorney who previously represented another high-profile Idaho murder suspect, the “cult mom” Lori Vallow.
“I think they will want to get things moving and established,” she told Fox News Digital. “Judge Hippler will want his own timelines and deadlines set, and strictly adhered to.”
Bryan Christopher Kohberger arrives at Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on Jan. 3, 2023, before waiving extradition to Idaho to face murder charges in the stabbing deaths of four university students. (The Image Direct for Fox News Digital)
Ada County also has a larger courthouse to accommodate more members of the public and what is expected to be a large contingent of journalists.
Prosecutors sought to have the trial held at the courthouse in Moscow, next to the jail where the 29-year-old Kohberger has been held without bail since shortly after his arrest in Pennsylvania at his parents’ house, roughly seven weeks after the Nov. 13, 2022 slayings.
Kohberger’s lawyers argued that the suspected quadruple murderer cannot get a fair trial in Latah County due to “extensive, inflammatory pretrial publicity.”
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Bryan Kohberger talks to his attorney Anne Taylor before a hearing on Aug. 18, 2023 in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. (August Frank-Pool/Getty Images)
Judge wrote that he based his decision on the “totality” of factors, including legal and logistical concerns, expert testimony and the concerns of lawyers on both sides. But he deferred to the state Supreme Court to choose a new location.
Kohberger is accused of entering an off-campus rental home around 4 a.m. on that date and fatally stabbing 21-year-olds Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves as well as 20-year-olds Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.
He was a criminology Ph.D. student at Washington State University, just 10 miles away across the state line at the time of the murders. He could face the death penalty if convicted.
Goncalves’ family previously denounced the change in venue but said relatives would welcome the appointment of a new judge in the case.
“What was the point of the non-dissemination order, private meetings, closed door tactics, allowing the Defendant to be dressed in a suit for every televised hearing etc…if not to keep the trial in Latah County?” the family said in a statement last week after Judge ordered the change in venue. “As victims’ families you are left to just watch like everyone else and really you have little rights or say in the process and at the same time you are the most invested in the outcome.”
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How to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings – NFL: Week 2 | Channel, stream, preview, prediction
MINNEAPOLIS — An interesting matchup between two teams that opened their 2024 schedules with victories is set for Sunday afternoon, as the San Francisco 49ers head to the Land of 10,000 Lakes to face the Minnesota Vikings.
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San Francisco 49ers (1-0) vs. Minnesota Vikings (1-0)
- When: Sunday, September 15
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Where: U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minn.)
- Channel: CBS
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The 49ers began their quest for another long season with a solid all-around effort on Monday Night Football six days ago. In taking on the returning Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, San Francisco’s defense was exceptional, holding the Jets to just 266 yards of total offense and two touchdowns. Brock Purdy and the Niners’ offense picked up 401 yards, but only reached the endzone twice, as former Michigan kicker Jake Moody nailed six field goals in a 32-19 win.
The Vikings came into the 2024 season with limited expectations, especially after quarterback JJ McCarthy was ruled out for the season following a preseason knee injury. Yet, against the lowly New York Giants in Week 1, their defense made some big plays in a 28-6 thrashing. Minnesota picked off two of Daniel Jones’ passes, with Andrew Van Ginkel returning one for a touchdown to seal the game. Sam Darnold wasn’t bad, throwing for over 200 yards and two touchdowns. It is still a long season, and the Vikings could be brought back to Earth on Sunday, but a win in Week 1 has given fans optimism.
The Niners hold a slim edge over the Vikings, historically, with a 25-24-1 record. However, Minnesota pulled out a win in Minneapolis last year.
MY PICK: 49ers win, 27-17
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How to watch the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots – NFL: Week 2 | Channel, stream, preview, prediction
FOXBOROUGH — Two teams with limited expectations heading into the 2024 season look to begin their campaigns with 2-0 starts as the New England Patriots get set to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.
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Seattle Seahawks (1-0) vs. New England Patriots (1-0)
- When: Sunday, September 15
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
- Channel: FOX
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The Patriots might have pulled off the upset of the opening weekend of the season. On the road against the heavily favored Cincinnati Bengals, New England’s defense stood tall against Joe Burrow and company. They held the Bengals to just 224 yards of total offense and forced a couple of fumbles. The Pats might have only reached the endzone once, that coming by a Rhamondre Stevenson touchdown, but three field goals from Joey Slye pushed the team over with a 16-10 win. No question things will only get tougher for New England moving forward, but a win over a team like Cincinnati to kick off the new season was huge.
The Seahawks flexed a little more offensive muscle in their first game of the season. In hosting the Denver Broncos, Seattle cracked the 300-yard mark as a team, with Geno Smith’s touchdown pass to Zach Charbonnet helping send Seattle to a 26-20 win. Sure, the Seahawks could have played better against a rebuilding team like the Broncos, but with Week 1 jitters out of the way, they have a chance to play with a little more comfort against the Patriots.
Seattle has won 10 of the 19 matchups against New England, including in their last meeting in Sept. 2020.
MY PICK: Seahawks win, 24-14
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