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Kohberger Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea in Idaho Case

9/1/2026

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  • Bryan Kohberger is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea.
  • Gregory Rauch filed motions to disqualify Judge Steven Hippler and to move the case to Latah County.
  • Judge Hippler set a Nov. 13 deadline for filing an amended post-conviction petition.
  • Prosecutors asked the court to dismiss the petition and requested a transcript of Kohberger’s July 2, 2025 change-of-plea hearing.
  • The defense argues the original counsel was ineffective and the trial schedule blocked evidence review.