TODAY: I’ll be down in Latah Co. for this status conference and will be tweeting updates from the courtroom.
We are seated in the courtroom for a status conference in the
#Kohberger trial. As of right now, that trial is scheduled to start in October. Follow along with this for updates. Things are set to start at 2:15 (about 5 minutes)
Today we are expecting a check-in to make sure both sides are ready to proceed in October, but earlier today the Goncalves family expressed their concern that Kohberger may wave his right to a speedy trial
Kohberger is prepared to wave his right to a speedy trial. Judge Judge is asking Kohberger if that is what he wants. Kohberger has responded “yes” “You sure you want to do this?” - Judge “Absolutely” - Kohberger
The state has no objections to this waving saying they would like it to be resolved sooner than later, but this is the smartest option. Judge said it would be a lot to put together before Oct. 2nd and he wants everyone to be fully prepared.
For clarification: this means the trial will not happen on Oct. 2nd. The defense says they are not prepared to set a new trial date today.
Defense says they are hoping to keep their Sept. 1st hearing date because they are prepared to file challenges against the grand jury indictment. They are also filing 2 motions against cameras in the courtroom and what happens to witnesses after they testify.
The defense would like to hold off scheduling the trial until after the Sept. 1st date.
Trial has been vacated. Sept. 1st date kept. Court is adjourned.
