Legal analyst on whether Bryan Kohberger can take back guilty plea in University of Idaho murders

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Jul 28, 2026 · 12:48 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 4 views

Legal analyst on whether Bryan Kohberger can take back guilty plea in University of Idaho murders

Bryan Kohberger is claiming he was misled when he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four Idaho college students. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest development in the case.

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▪ Bryan Kohberger seeks to take back guilty plea — NBC News — Top
▪ Bryan Kohberger now claims he’s innocent, wants to withdraw guilty plea in shocking first prison interview — New York Post

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Publication time	Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:48:55 -0400
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