In Episode 184, we address the defense's reconsideration of the denials of the two motions to dismiss the grand jury indictment or in the alternative motion to seal the motion for interlocutory review filed 12/22/23 and for 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

In Episode 183, we discuss the State of Idaho's 12/21/23 motion for a scheduling order setting all pretrial matters/deadlines leading up to trial, and for an order setting the jury trial to occur in June 2024. 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 181, we discuss the 12/15/23 order denying Mr. Kohberger's motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment on the grounds of incorrect grand jury instructions. The court's order rejected the defense's assertion that the evidentiary standard for a grand jury proceeding was "beyond a reasonable doubt" and found the standard was "probable cause." We also note here there is a second motion to dismiss the indictment pending ruling by the court. 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 180, we review the State of Idaho's 11/30/23 Notice of In-Camera Submission of IGG (Investigative Genetic Genealogy) DNA materials the State was ordered to turn over to Judge John Judge by 12/1/23. Here we discuss whether the State's submission complied with the Court's Order of 11/8/23. 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 179, we address the State of Idaho's 11/29/23 submission and 11/29/23 court order regarding turning over DNA evidence in the state's possession for forensic testing. The state is seeking to have this information temporarily sealed pending 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 178, we review the State of Idaho's response to the defense's 10th supplemental discovery request filed 11/20/23. In it, there is a notation "Exhibit 1" to the same is filed under seal with the Court. We also discuss and a second filing of 11/20/23, a motion seeking (retroactive) permission to file "Exhibit 1" under seal with the Court. The docket does not reveal the Court granted this relief in the form of an order. 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 177, we discuss the defendant's motion to file "Exhibit I" to their 10th Supplemental Request for Discovery, a Stipulation between the defense and State of Idaho agreeing this exhibit should be filed under seal, and an order granting this relief. We note that all three of these interrelated filings are dated on 11/8/23. 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 176, we discuss the 11/8/23 Order Setting the deadline of 12/1/23 for the state of Idaho to turn over all materials regarding IGG/DNA for the court's in camera review. 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 176, we address an order entered by the court on 10/31/23 setting a status conference as to the IGG evidence to be held virtually via zoom as to the parties on 11/2/23. However the order also states that the courtroom will be open to the public if the public wishes to attend the 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 174, we discuss the 10/25/23 order on the defense's motion to compel DNA/Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) testing which they have been seeking in discovery. We learn for the first time here the FBI conducted this testing and advised local authorities to investigate Mr. Kohberger who was later arrested. 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