Murder In Moscow: The Motion To Strike The Notice Of Intent of Death Penalty (Part 1) (9/10/24)

Beyond The Horizon

In the Bryan Kohberger case (CR29-22-2805), Kohberger's defense team has filed a motion to strike the state's intent to seek the death penalty. The defense argues that the prosecution failed to present the aggravating factors to a neutral fact-finder, a critical step in capital punishment cases. Additionally, the defense raised multiple challenges, including claims that Idaho's death penalty laws are unconstitutionally vague and do not align with contemporary standards of decency. They are contesting each aggravating factor cited by the prosecution, aiming to remove the death penalty from the table before the trial begins. A hearing for this motion has been scheduled for November 7, 2024, while the trial itself is set for June 2025. The prosecution initially filed their intent to pursue the death penalty in June 2023, and they are expected to respond to the defense's challenges by October 2024.
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