The judge overseeing the murder case involving a student in Idaho expressed complete shock after Bryan Kohberger's legal team contacted hundreds of potential jurors without prior notification to inquire about the case.
During a tense hearing, Judge John Judge reprimanded Kohberger's lawyer, Anne Taylor, for her actions, stating, "This was a total shock to me... I take it very, very seriously.
And I was surprised, OK, that this was happening behind our backs—my back."
The judge also refuted Taylor's claim that Kohberger had a constitutional right to poll jurors' attitudes, stating, "Now I'm being accused of violating due process, which is a significant issue for me."
Taylor's recent court filing alleged bias among potential jurors, arguing that suspending preparations for a change of venue motion denied Kohberger a fair trial.
Kohberger, 29, faces charges of first-degree murder and felony burglary in connection with the deaths of four University of Idaho students in 2022. He has maintained his innocence.
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