Judge rules death penalty will remain as possible punishment despite Bryan Kohberger's autism diagnosis

Apr 25 2025 by FOXNews.com

A judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is found guilty of the 2022 slaying of four University of Idaho students.

Judge Steven Hippler issued his decision after Kohberger's attorneys asked the court to bar the sentence due to his autism diagnosis.

Prosecutors previously indicated in court filings they intended to seek the death penalty with a conviction.

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