In Episode 203, we review the 2/29/24 Amended Order granting the defendant's motion in part where he sought authorization to release IGG discovery to his three named expert witnesses. However, per this ruling Mr. Kohberger is not authorized to share this information with unnamed investigators as he requested in his motion until and unless he obtains permission from the Court in advance upon a showing of good cause. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 202, we review the 2/28/24 KHQ-TV's public records request seeking the disclosure of documents regarding the cost to date of prosecuting the case against Mr. Kohberger. Per this document, the request was submitted to the Clerk of Court, who forwarding the same to Judge John Judge for handling. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 201, we address the Court's 2/11/24 setting hearings regarding multiple pending matters, including the defense's motion to change venue, the defendant's motion for expansion of IGG protection order, the State's motion for a scheduling order including a trial date and other related pending issues. A public hearing on these issues were set by this order to occur on 2/28/24. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 200, we discuss the State of Idaho's 2/9/24 filing responding to the defense's motion for clarification of IGG protection order and authorization to release same to three expert witnesses and unnamed investigators. We learn here for the first time of a 11/28/23 "Touhy" letter from the FBI to the State previously provided by the State under seal to to "investigate how and when Mr. Kohberger was named as a suspect." The State agrees in part and disagrees in part to the relief sought by Mr. Kohberger, and provided language in a proposed order within this filing. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 199, we discuss the State of Idaho's 2/8/24 Opposition to the defense's motion for change of venue on the grounds that it is premature and without sufficient basis and request for a scheduling order. We also address the fact that the State is requesting the entry of an order setting trial and other pre-trial matters concerning the defense's motion for change of venue. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 198, we discuss the defense's 2/8/24 motion seeking clarification of of the sealed order for disclosure of IGG information and protection order. Here we note the motion is requesting clarification as to the part of the order directing no individual on the family tree may be contacted without further order from the court and a showing why such contact is necessary and material to the preparation of his defense. We discuss the fact that these matters were entertained by the Court on 1/26/24, one in an open hearing, the other in a closed hearing. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 197, we evaluate the 2/1/24 order denying defense's motions for reconsideration of the (denied) motions to dismiss indictment and in the alternative to authorize him the defendant to file a permissive appeal and for a stay of appeal. We discuss the fact that these matters were entertained by the Court on 1/26/24, one in an open hearing, the other in a closed hearing. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 197, we evaluate the defense's 2/1/24 Motion to Allow Certain Experts and Investigators Protected Access to View IGG Materials which defense says is "...is necessary to investigate how and when Mr. Kohberger was identified as a suspect." The defendant in this motion asks the Court for permission to allow additional and specified members of the defense team to have access to the IGG materials, and he raises his Sixth Amendment privileges as grounds for this relief. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 196, we evaluate the defense's 1/30/24 Motion for Change of Venue moving the trial of this matter to another county in Idaho. We note the reasons stated why the defense is requesting a change of venue, raising such federal constitutional issues as that he cannot obtain a fair trial in Latah County amongst other concerns. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov

In Episode 195, we discuss three orders filed on the public docket on 1/23/24 redacting and sealing information related to the search warrants served upon Meta, Microsoft and TikTok. We note that according to theaw Orders that virtual hearings were held on 1/3/24 via Zoom on the State of Idaho's motions to seal and redact, before Judge Megan Marshall the public appeared to have no notice of. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of these crimes until or unless he pleads guilty or is adjudicated guilty in a court of law. To review the documents from the Court's file, please go here: https://coi.isc.idaho.gov