New lawyers ask to remove judge in Kohberger case
Kohberger's newly appointed lawyers have filed motions arguing that Judge Steven Hippler showed bias and should be disqualified as the convicted defendant seeks post-conviction relief to undo his guilty plea. Kohberger filed a handwritten petition claiming ineffective counsel and that his July guilty plea was induced by unkept promises and threats. The court-appointed attorney and a private lawyer plan an amended petition by Nov. 13, and a hearing on disqualification is set for Oct. 15. Prosecutors have sought transcripts of the plea and sentencing hearings, and the court has ordered lawyers to justify sealing a confidential supplemental filing.
Hearing set Oct. 15 on motion to remove Judge Hippler.
Context
Kohberger pleaded guilty in July and was sentenced in late July. He filed a post-conviction petition in July, and new lawyers joined the case. The court has set a disqualification hearing and ordered filings and transcripts to be produced.
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