Kohberger’s Plea Under Fire | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students, is now attempting to overturn his plea, claiming he was coerced into confessing and wants a trial instead. Despite explicitly admitting guilt—including premeditated killings—to a judge who repeatedly confirmed his understanding and voluntariness, Kohberger has filed a petition for post-conviction relief, alleging false promises, withheld evidence, and pressure to lie to avoid the death penalty. His legal team, however, was widely respected and successfully removed the death penalty, making his claims of…