Bryan Kohberger Seeks to Withdraw Plea

Bryan Kohberger Seeks to Withdraw Plea
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On July 27, 2026, Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, sought to abandon his guilty plea.

Kohberger filed court documents seeking to withdraw the plea and to challenge his conviction.

Kohberger previously waived his appeal rights but is pursuing post-conviction relief.

Kohberger said he wants to withdraw the plea and face trial on the murders of Idaho college students.

Legal analyst Misty Marris explained how a post-conviction challenge works in the court system.

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