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Kohberger Defense Seeks to Dismiss Death Penalty

Defense lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students, asked a judge to dismiss the death penalty.

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What legal motion did Bryan Kohberger's defense team file?: Bryan Kohberger, charged with the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, had his defense team request the death penalty be removed from consideration, citing international, federal, and state laws.
What were the main arguments presented by the defense against the death penalty?: The defense argued that the death penalty is against modern standards of decency, cruel due to lengthy death row stays, and violates an international treaty against prisoner torture. The judge questioned these arguments, noting the Idaho Supreme Court's prior considerations of similar arguments.
What alibi did Kohberger's attorneys present, and what is the timeline for the upcoming trial?: Kohberger's defense presented the argument that he was out for a drive the night of the killings to view the night sky. His trial is scheduled to begin in August and is expected to last approximately three months.
What is the prosecution's stance on the death penalty, and what was the response of the victims' parents?: Prosecutors intend to pursue the death penalty if Kohberger is convicted, and the judge will issue a written ruling on the motions later. The victims' parents, the Goncalves family, attended the hearing and expressed their belief that the death penalty is warranted.
What evidence was presented in the case, and what plans have the victims' parents made for the duration of the trial?: The Goncalves family has rented a home in Boise to attend the trial. Evidence against Kohberger includes DNA from a knife sheath, surveillance videos, and cellphone data.

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