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Judge schedules two court hearings next June in Bryan Kohberger’s petition to take back guilty plea
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points The families of the victims and Kohberger's attorney have been contacted for comment, but no statement has been provided by the attorney. A petition to reopen a case has been filed by Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of stabbing four students.
A petition to reopen a case has been filed by Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of stabbing four students. He claims his guilty plea was based on incorrect information and other factors. Court records show that a judge has scheduled two hearings to consider the petition.
Further details about the case and the petition are available. The hearings are set to take place next June, with a status conference first, followed by an evidentiary hearing two weeks later.
The families of the victims and Kohberger's attorney have been contacted for comment, but no statement has been provided by the attorney.
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Category: schools Published: August 26, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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