In Episode 194, we address three filings of 1/22/24 continuing to ensure discovery-related matters are kept out of the public domain. The first document is the State's response to the defendant's 11th supplemental discovery request described in Exhibit 1, which does not appear on the public docket. The second document, is State's motion for permission to file Exhibit 1 to the response to the 11th supplemental discovery request under seal. The third is an order granting the State permission to file Exhibit 1 under seal. 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 193, we discuss Orders entered by Judge John Judge on two of the State of Idaho's motions. The first order of 1/22/24 grants the State's motion to file their memorandum opposing the unsealing of documents under seal. The second is an order of 1/23/24 granting the State's motion for a closed hearing on whether or not the documents defense wants unsealed to the public to be unsealed to occur on 1/26/24. All pertain to the defense's pending motions for reconsideration regarding the denials of defendant's motions to dismiss the grand jury indictment. 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 192, we address three filings dated 1/19/24 signed by the Latah County Prosecutor William W. Thompson and Special Assistant Attorney General Ingrid Batey opposing the defense's motion to unseal documents regarding his motion for reconsideration of the denials of his motions to dismiss indictments. We also discuss the fact that one of these filings is a motion for a closed hearing on this matter on 1/23/24. 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 191, we address a the defense's motion to seal reply to the State of Idaho's objection to the defendant's motion for interlocutory relief and order granting the same, both of which were filed 1/19/24. We address reasons why this request is not inconsistent with the defense's pending motion to have all these matters unsealed and also outline the role of a reply. 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 190, we discuss what appears to be the first filing by a party seeking to have sealed documents unsealed, as many documents have been requested by both sides to be filed under seal. On 1/11/24, the defense filed a motion to unseal the defendant and state's filings related to the defense's motions for reconsideration of two denied motions to dismiss indictment and in the alternative to appeal from interlocutory orders and stay of proceedings. We also discuss the fact the defense is asking for this relief because "the public has a right to be fully informed of the issues." 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 189, we evaluate an important Order entered on 1/11/24 regarding the DNA/IGG testing the defense has been seeking in discovery from the State of Idaho for several months and following a hearing on the matter and order entered 10/25/23. The Court explains this is the "public" order for disclosure and that the Court has completed its in-camera review of the IGG materials and other documents and orders the State to turn over a portion of the IGG information per a second order entered by the Court and which were filed under seal. 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 188, we discuss the second item appearing on the public docket in this case, the 1/5/24 amended order governing courthouse and courtroom conduct. We address the fact that the Court indicates there are four competing interests at issue, and sets his expectations for such matters as where parties are to be seated during and leaving/entering the courtroom during proceedings, that cell phones are to be turned off during proceedings and the consequences to those who engage in disruptive behavior. 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 187, we address the first document appearing on the public docket in this case, a 1/2/24 Order denying KXLY-TV's request to record the defense's hearing on 1/26/24 on one of Mr. Kohberger's motions for reconsideration regarding the denial of his motion to dismiss indictment. 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 186, we discuss the Court's 12/28/23 order setting two of the defense's motions and one of the state's motion for hearing on 1/26/24. We note that this order is the final item on the public docket for the 2023 calendar year, and review some of the items that this podcast reviewed dated 2023 as well as in late December 2022. 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 185, we discuss the Court's 12/22/23 order sealing the defense's motions for reconsideration as to the motions to reconsider orders denying motions to dismiss indictment and in the alternative for permission to appeal from interlocutory orders and a stay of proceedings. 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