The trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in a brutal stabbing attack, has been pushed back by one week, according to an amended scheduling order filed in Idaho’s Fourth Judicial District Court. The new order, which replaces the previously anticipated August 4 date for the start of jury selection, sets aside July 28 through August 1 for sealed proceedings involving the court and attorneys. Public jury selection is now scheduled to begin on August 4, with opening statements expected on August 18, one week later than the originally planned start date of August 11.
Nate Poppino, a spokesperson for the Idaho court, explained that the updated timeline was not a result of the defense’s attempts to delay the proceedings but rather an internal scheduling adjustment by the court. Poppino confirmed that the court determined more time was needed for jury selection, which will still proceed as planned on August 4. The court has not provided an estimated duration for the trial, only that proceedings will continue