Idaho judge says gag order likely violated in Bryan Kohberger murder case
An Idaho judge has raised concerns about a potential violation of a gag order in the Bryan Kohberger case after sensitive information was revealed in a recent TV episode. The episode, which aired on May 9, featured new details such as cell phone records, search records, and surveillance video related to the case. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students – Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, and Ethan Chapin.
One of the key revelations in the episode was the surveillance video from a nearby house showing a car similar to Kohberger’s frequenting the area around the victims’ home just before the alleged killings. Additionally, FBI cellphone tower data indicated that Kohberger’s phone pinged multiple times near the location where the students were found dead.
In response to these developments, Judge Steven Hippler issued an order stating that the gag order in the case was likely breached by someone associated with law enforcement or the prosecution team. He instructed all individuals involved in the investigation to preserve any communications or data related to the murder case.
Furthermore, prosecutors were directed to provide a list of all individuals within law enforcement and the prosecuting agencies who had access to the information disclosed in the TV episode within a week. This move aims to identify any potential sources of the leaked information and prevent further breaches of the gag order.
Fox News Digital reached out to NBC, the network behind the TV episode, for comments on the situation. As the story continues to develop, it is essential to maintain transparency and uphold the integrity of legal proceedings.
Adam Sabes, a writer for Fox News Digital, can be contacted for story tips at Adam.Sabes@fox.com or on Twitter @asabes10. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing case.
