Kohberger Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea

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  Bryan Kohberger is convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022“Kohberger pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow and was sentenced to four life sentences in July 2025.”
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  Bryan Kohberger is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea“Kohberger reportedly informed The New York Times that he is seeking to abandon his guilty plea, citing concerns about the plea deal.”
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  A New York Times report states Bryan Kohberger is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea“Bryan Kohberger claims he is innocent and wants to go back to trial, according to a New York Times report . Kohberger pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow and was sentenced to four life sentences in July 2025. Kohberger reportedly informed The New York Times that he is seeking to abandon his guilty plea, citing concerns about the plea deal.”
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  Bryan Kohberger claims the plea was based on 'false promises and blatant disinformation'“"My actual innocence is my truth, and the plea, hinged on by false promises and blatant disinformation, MUST be withdrawn," Kohberger said in a statement provided to The Times on Sunday night.”
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  Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a statement expressing support for the victims' families““My heart goes out to the families of Madison, Kaylee, Xana, and Ethan, who have already endured unimaginable loss and now must face today’s deeply painful news,” Labrador said in a statement.”
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  Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador said his office would ensure 'justice is fully carried out'“"My office stands ready to do whatever is necessary to ensure justice is fully carried out."”
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  Bryan Kohberger, serving four life sentences, reportedly wants a new trial“Kohberger reportedly informed The New York Times that he is seeking to abandon his guilty plea, citing concerns about the plea deal.”
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  Bryan Kohberger reportedly wants a court-appointed lawyer“The Times reported Kohberger is seeking to have a lawyer appointed to help him going forward.”
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  The Latah County Prosecutor’s Office declined to comment on the case“The Latah County Prosecutor’s Office declined to comment on the pending litigation to the Daily News.”
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  Bryan Kohberger’s motion for post-conviction relief is pending“Kohberger is in prison for the murders of UI students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. “My heart goes out to the families of Madison, Kaylee, Xana, and Ethan, who have already endured unimaginable loss and now must face today’s deeply painful news,” Labrador said in a statement. “My office stands ready to do whatever is necessary to ensure justice is fully carried out.” ORIGINAL STORY Bryan Kohberger claims he is innocent and wants to go back to trial, according to a New York Times report . Kohberger pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow and was sentenced to four life sentences in July 2025. Kohberger reportedly informed The New York Times that he is seeking to abandon his guilty plea, citing concerns about the plea deal. “My actual innocence is my truth, and the plea, hinged on by false promises and blatant disinformation, MUST be withdrawn,” Kohberger said in a statement provided to The Times on Sunday night. The Latah County Prosecutor’s Office declined to comment on the pending litigation to the Daily News. The Times reported Kohberger is seeking to have a lawyer appointed to help him going forward.”