In Episode 64, we discuss the 5/4/23 defense Motion to Compel discovery sought in the 1st and 2nd discovery requests and which asks the Court to set a 10 minute hearing on the motion. In it, the defense seeks an order compelling the state to turn over six specific categories of evidence, including what Mr. Kohberger believes may be exculpatory in nature. 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 63, we learn for the 1st time in this case the contents of a discovery request as all prior requests have been under seal. In the 5/3/23 3rd Supplemental Discovery Request, defense requests the State of Idaho's entire biological testing case file to include profiles uploaded to any DNA data baes, genetic testing, chain of custody and more. 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 62, we discuss two final filings submitted by the Associated Press, et al., a/k/a "the Media Coalition's" Motion to Vacate the Amended Non-Dissemination Order and Memorandum of Law in support thereof on 5/1/23. In Episode 62, we delve into the reasons why the Intervenors argue the "gag Order" goes too far and violates freedom of the speech/press in asking Judge Marshall to set aside her January 18, 2023 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 61, we address two further filings submitted by the Associated Press, et al., a/k/a "the Media Coalition's" Motion to Intervene and Memorandum of Law in support thereof filed 5/1/23. Here, the Media Coalition attempt to persuade the judge to find they are properly before the Court and provide legal authority with respect to their request that the Court enter an Order authorizing them to intervene in this case. 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 60, we note that Associated Press, et al., the Petitioners in the (denied) action to get relief from the Idaho Supreme Court have now filed a Notice of Appearance in the Second Judicial Circuit seeking relief from Judge Marshall regarding the Non-Dissemination (a/k/a "gag") order. We also discuss a Declaration from the lead attorney for the "media coalition" where she provides multiple examples of sources citing the "gag" order as the reason why they were unable to discuss the case with various media outlets. 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 59, we address the Idaho Supreme Court's ruling in the case styled as Associated Press, et al. v. Second Judicial Circuit concerning the Non-Dissemination Order entered by Judge Marshall in the lower 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 58, we discuss the 4/28/23 Notice of Hearing stating that the Gonclaves family's motion seeking relief from the Non-Dissemination (i.e. "gag") Order covered in Episode 40 of this series would be entertained at live hearing at the Latah County Courthouse on 5/25/23. We also address the fact why this motion, filed 2/3/23, was not set for hearing until 4/28/23. 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

Episode 57: In this episode we discuss two filings signed and docketed on 4/24/23. The first is a Petition signed by Attorney Thompson to add two Idaho Deputy Attorney Generals Jeff Nye and Ingrid Batey to the prosecutorial team per a written agreement which is not attached to the filing. The second is an Order signed by Judge John Judge, the first time we've seen his name publicly in this case, granting 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 56, we discuss the State of Idaho's 3/29/23 response to the defendant's Second Supplemental Request for Discovery, which was addressed in Episode 51 of this series. 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 55, we learn that two orders entered 3/3/23 and 3/24/23 were published on 3/27/23. The first order directs the parties to retain certain evidence listed in Exhibits A-B (not published) and to return "personal property" not described belonging to the four victims and two surviving roommates of 1122 King Road. A Stipulation as to the return of this unspecified "personal property" is also published on 3/27/23. We learn a hearing as to the Stipulation was conducted on 3/14/23 with no notice of hearing on the public docket. 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