Legal Decisions and Evidence
Judge Steven Hippler ruled against suppressing key DNA evidence in 's trial, using Investigative (IGG) to identify him as a suspect in the murders of four students.
The defense argued violation of constitutional rights due to lack of warrants for DNA analysis and trash pull from Kohberger's parents' home; the judge found no constitutional violations.
Trial Preparations and Prosecution's Case
Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty if convicted. The trial is set for August.
The judge's rulings, allowing DNA and digital evidence, are significant for the prosecution, as Kohberger's defense failed to demonstrate constitutional rights violations regarding the evidence collection.