Former U.S. attorney for Idaho defends plea deal in Kohberger case
Josh Hurwit, former U.S. attorney for the District of Idaho, right, with former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, both appointees of former President Joe Biden, at a news conference in August 2024. Hurwit has joined the summer 2025 prosecution of Idaho student murder suspect Bryan Kohberger. Darin Oswald [email protected]
Debate over a plea agreement for Bryan Kohberger in the University of Idaho student murder case should not overshadow crack police work and a prosecution that had the defendant admit guilt, former U.S. Attorney for Idaho Josh Hurwit said in an interview with the Idaho Statesman.
In his first comments about the case since the court’s gag order was lifted, Hurwit — who later joined the Kohberger prosecution team — sought to remind the public that solving the quadruple homicide and bringing the killer to justice was never a given.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
