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6. My understanding:

Wed May 28, 2025, 04:24 PM

May 28

It appears that the judge in this case has ruled pre-trial that the death penalty is on the table.
So that decision has been made?
https://apnews.com/article/idaho-students-murder-kohberger-death-penalty-6b0a6aa075dcd8da401c43fd17b43a75

The trial is in Aug 2025, so BK has not been found guilty of anything, nor has he been sentenced.
Even if the DP is taken off the table, BK still has to undergo a trial.

It is possible in a plea deal he could plead guilty in exchange for Life Without Parole.
But he would have to admit to the crime, give details, motivation, some acceptance of responsibility, etc.
Then there would be no trial, and yes he would go straight to prison.

Other than that, he is headed for trial and he can either take a plea deal or face the DP, or being found innocent.

It is unlikely he will get off, but he could take that gamble.

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My understanding: Irish_Dem May 28 #6

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With re: to Kohberger case, I don't follow closely, but Denver media does report on it a bit... hlthe2b May 28 #8

hlthe2b.................. Upthevibe May 28 #9

Only if they reach a plea deal (unlikely). Otherwise, it goes to trial in August. hlthe2b May 28 #10

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All the data and facts point in one direction, and one direction only. Irish_Dem May 29 #15

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