Bryan Kohberger’s defense team filed a motion to continue his trial, citing the immense complexity of the case and the need for more time to prepare a constitutionally sound defense in a potential death penalty proceeding. Central to their argument was the overwhelming volume of discovery—spanning thousands of documents, extensive digital forensics, and controversial investigative techniques like investigative genetic genealogy (IGG)—that still required analysis. The defense stressed that critical forensic testing, alternative suspect leads, and expert witness coordination were all in progress but incomplete, and that proceeding without adequate preparation time would severely undermine Kohberger’s Sixth Amendment rights. Additionally, the motion addressed a new and pressing concern: recent unauthorized leaks of sensitive case information to the media, which the defense claims have irreparably tainted the jury pool and complicated trial readiness. The leaked material included confidential investigative details and potential evidentiary matters that had not yet been addressed in court, prompting fears that media exposure could bias potential jurors and violate Kohberger’s right to a fair trial. The defense argued that the leaks not only compromised the integrity of the case but also necessitated further investigation into their source and impact, requiring additional time to file proper motions and possibly request venue changes. Together, these issues formed the basis of their request for a delay, asserting that justice demands a careful, deliberate approach—especially when a man’s life hangs in the balance. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: <a href="https://coi.isc.idaho.gov/docs/CR01-24-31665/2025/052025+Defendants+Motion+to+Continue.pdf" target="_blank">052025+Defendants+Motion+to+Continue.pdf</a> Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support</a>.

Bryan Kohberger’s defense team filed a motion to continue his trial, citing the immense complexity of the case and the need for more time to prepare a constitutionally sound defense in a potential death penalty proceeding. Central to their argument...

Murder In Moscow: Bryan Kohberger And The Motion To Continue (Part 1) (5/23/25)