Venue change request: Reasons and implications
The defense, led by attorney Shanon Gray, in the Bryan Kohberger trial has requested a change of venue for the trial. They argue that the extensive media attention and inflammatory pretrial publicity in Latah County would make it impossible to find a fair and impartial jury. Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson opposes the request, emphasizing the need to maintain the trial in the county where the crimes occurred. The judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether the trial should be moved and is considering the arguments presented by both sides.