Judge Allows Death Penalty Pursuit in Idaho Student Murder Case

A judge has ruled that Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, can face the death penalty if convicted. Kohberger's defense argued against the death penalty, citing cruel and unusual punishment and international treaty violations, but the judge denied their motions. Kohberger, who was arrested in December 2022, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, and his trial is set for August 2025.