An Idaho judge overseeing the case against student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has decided to release a redacted transcript from a closed-door hearing held last week. Initially closed to the public and media, Ada County Judge Steven Hippler has ordered the release of the transcript after allowing both the prosecution and defense to recommend redactions.
The closed hearing on Jan. 23 focused on forensic investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) evidence that Kohberger's defense team is seeking to exclude. During a subsequent public proceeding, Kohberger's lawyers argued that the FBI's use of IGG techniques violated his Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.
