Idaho Judge Criticizes Defense for Conducting Juror Phone Survey

The judge in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder trial criticized his defense attorney for commissioning phone surveys to potential jurors, leading to a heated courtroom exchange. The defense attorney argued that the survey was crucial for seeking a change of venue due to extensive local media coverage, while the prosecutor raised concerns about the survey's impact on potential jurors and dissemination of potentially inadmissible evidence. The judge defended his decision to halt the surveys, emphasizing the need to ensure a fair trial for Kohberger, and scheduled the next court hearing for further discussion.