Murder In Moscow: The State Of Idaho Responds To Bryan Kohberger's Motion For A Continuance (Part 1) (6/14/25)

Beyond The Horizon

In its opposition filing, the State of Idaho argued that the defense’s motion to continue the trial lacked sufficient legal or factual grounds and should be denied. Prosecutors contended that the defense had already been granted significant time and discovery accommodations, including access to thousands of documents, expert reports, and forensic evidence. They asserted that further delay would prejudice the State, undermine the public’s interest in a speedy trial, and unnecessarily prolong proceedings for the victims’ families. The State emphasized that trial preparation had been underway for months and that the court had a strong interest in adhering to its current scheduling order.
Additionally, the State pushed back on the defense’s claims regarding the complexity of the case and the need for additional time to prepare expert witnesses or review evidence. Prosecutors argued that the defense had been aware of the case’s scope since the beginning and that its late-stage request for a continuance appeared more tactical than necessary. They highlighted that delaying the trial would burden witnesses and the court, and urged the judge to maintain the trial date to ensure a fair, timely, and efficient resolution of the case.
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