Judge denies Bryan Kohberger motions to exclude key DNA evidence from trial
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An Idaho judge denied several defense motions filed by Bryan Kohberger's defense team to suppress key DNA and other evidence that named him the suspect in the 2022 murders of four students near the University of Idaho. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
AI Summary
Main Idea: A judge rejected Bryan Kohberger’s efforts to block key DNA and digital evidence from his murder trial.
Key Points:
- Judge Steven Hippler said DNA from a knife sheath can be used at trial, along with cell phone, email, surveillance, Amazon, and other digital records.
- The court found no constitutional problem with how police used public ancestry sites and a trash pull to help tie Kohberger to the case.
- Hippler also denied a Franks hearing, ruling that police did not leave out or misstate facts in a way that would invalidate the search warrants.
- Kohberger’s defense also failed to block records from Google and other companies, with the judge saying the data was lawfully obtained; the trial is set for Aug. 11.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The rulings could fuel concern about privacy because courts allowed DNA, phone, email, and Google records to help solve a brutal case.
Positive Impact
The decision may help strengthen murder prosecutions and public trust in criminal investigations if the evidence is reliable.
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