Idaho Murder Suspect Challenges Death Penalty in Court Hearing

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, is in court as his defense team seeks to remove the death penalty from consideration before his trial. The defense argues that capital punishment is cruel and unconstitutional, particularly challenging Idaho's firing squad method. Legal experts suggest these arguments are more suited for an appeal rather than a trial. Kohberger's team also proposes a novel three-phase trial process, which deviates from the standard bifurcated approach. The trial is set to begin next year.