Idaho Judge Lifts Gag Order in Bryan Kohberger Murder Case Following Guilty Plea

An Idaho judge has lifted a gag order in Bryan Kohberger's murder case after he pleaded guilty to the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.

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An Idaho judge lifted a gag order in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case, allowing media access to information previously restricted.

Kohberger pleaded guilty to avoid a death sentence for the brutal stabbings of four University of Idaho students.

A coalition of news organizations successfully argued for the lifting of the gag order, emphasizing First Amendment rights.

The judge's decision aims to balance Kohberger's right to a fair trial with public interest in the case.

Documents related to the case will be unsealed, but some will remain sealed until after Kohberger's sentencing.

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