Donald Trump has request for judge ruling in Bryan Kohberger case

President Donald Trump made a request to District Judge Steven Hippler, who is presiding over the Bryan Kohberger case.

Kohberger, 30, pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary on July 2 after the prosecution and defense reached a plea agreement. The deal spares Kohberger from the death penalty in exchange for four life sentences and a maximum 10-year sentence for the burglary charge.

Kohberger was charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin at an off-campus residence in Moscow, Idaho, in November 2022.

The president posted on Truth Social, “Bryan Kohberger, who was responsible, in Idaho, for the deaths of four wonderful young souls, has made a plea bargain deal in order to avoid the Death Penalty. These were vicious murders, with so many questions left unanswered. While Life Imprisonment is tough, it’s certainly better than receiving the Death Penalty but, before Sentencing, I hope the Judge makes Kohberger, at a minimum, explain why he did these horrible murders. There are no explanations, there is no NOTHING. People were shocked that he was able to plea bargain, but the Judge should make him explain what happened. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

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