In Episode 153, we address two filings of 8/28/23 from Court TV and KXLY seeking approval to broadcast Mr. Kohberger's proceedings. The court's orders require that both organizations participate in the "pool" approved transmission of the proceedings in compliance with Judge Judge's prior order governing courtroom conduct. 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 152, we address the 8/25/23 court order granting the state of Idaho's request for an extension of time to respond to defendant's motion to dismiss the indictment based on prosecutorial misconduct and for three other reasons. This order also resets the 9/1/23 hearing on the motion to dismiss the 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 151 we review Mr. Kohberger's 8/24/23 seeking an order to remove cameras from the courtroom on the grounds that the media are focusing on him in direct violation of a prior court directive and that he is being prejudiced from receiving a fair trial. 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 150, we review the State of Idaho's motion seeking an extension of time to respond to the defense's motion filed 8/23/23 citing to prosecutorial misconduct as grounds to dismiss the indictment entered by the grand jury. This is the second motion filed by the defense pending ruling seeking dismissal of the 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 149, we review 3 documents filed on 8/25/23: (1) defendant's 7th supplemental discovery request listed on Exhibit F which does not appear on the docket; (2) a stipulation between the parties that Exhibit F to the 7th supplemental discovery request should be filed under seal and (3) a court order authorizing Exhibit F to be 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 147. we review Mr. Kohberger's 8/23/23 Waiver of his constitutionally-guaranteed right to a speedy trial hand-signed by him and his attorney. 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 147. we review the defense's 8/22/23 reply to the state of Idaho's opposition to the defense's motion to dismiss the Indictment or in the alternative to remand for a preliminary 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 146, we note that the court conducted a hearing on 8/18/23 which resulted in the scheduling order which entered on 8/22/23; however, no minutes from that hearing appear on the public docket. A jury trial is set to occur from 10/2/23 and will run 11/17/23 per this scheduling order. Another matter addressed herein addresses the deadline the court has imposed for Mr. Kohberger to provide the names and addresses of any witnesses he intends to call at trial if he intends to offer an alibi defense. 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 145, we discuss the defense's submission of the declaration of Gabriella Vargas in support of defense's motion to compel discovery. Here, we note Ms. Vargas states that she was engaged engaged as an expert in this case since August 2023, is an Investigative Genetic Genealogist and that she is aware that law enforcement obtained information in ways that violate terms of use and law enforcement's own policies. 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 144, we discuss the 8/16/23 71 page State of Idaho filing objecting to defense to motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment that was entered against him in May 2023. Here, we address the fact that the state argues defense has raised an incorrect evidentiary standard of beyond a reasonable doubt and that he was denied equal protection under the law regarding grand jury 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