The lawyer, Tara Jalali Malek, emphasized that contempt of court is a serious legal violation that could lead to fines, reprimands, or even criminal consequences. Despite the leak, Malek believes the trial will proceed, although there may be separate legal actions to determine the source of the information breach.
Lawyers for Kohberger have argued that the TV episode could taint the jury pool, necessitating a delay in the trial. They contend that the episode’s national broadcast and emotional content pose a risk to the fairness of the trial, which is set to begin on August 11. An additional surprise witness has emerged, claiming to have seen Kohberger at the scene of the crime just minutes before the alleged murders of the four University of Idaho students.
Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.