Is Bryan Kohberger’s Defense Delusional?
In a recent podcast episode, “Hidden Killers,” psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joined host Tony Brueski to discuss the complex legal developments surrounding the ongoing Bryan Kohberger case. The defense team has made a bold move, filing a motion to dismiss the indictment based on their assertion that the grand jury was misled about the standard of proof necessary for indictment.
In their audacious motion, Kohberger’s defense alleges that the grand jury was erroneously instructed with the standard of proof required for a presentment, which, they argue, should instead have been beyond a reasonable doubt. If true, they argue this would warrant the dismissal of the indictment. “It’s connect the dots of this word to that word and this mean that,” Brueski stated, reflecting the confusion of the legal labyrinth surrounding the case.
Scott agreed with Brueski’s interpretation. “It sure strikes me as he’s got some very bright, motivated attorneys working very hard to come up with anything and everything that they can,” she said. “It sounds like a legal maneuver.” This, she suggests, is a display of a legal team throwing everything at the wall, hoping something sticks.
The conversation took an interesting turn as they discussed the elusive alibi the defense is purportedly withholding. In response to the prosecution’s motion to compel the defense to share information about the potential alibi, Kohberger’s team has maintained their stance of non-disclosure. “It’s anticipated. This evidence may be offered by way of cross-examination of witnesses produced by the state, as well as calling expert witnesses,” the defense stated in a recent quote.
However, both Brueski and Scott doubted the validity of this so-called “alibi.” Scott stated, “It’s not an alibi… Yeah. It just sounds like a legal maneuver,” reinforcing her skepticism about the strategy employed by Kohberger’s defense.
Speculation about the defense’s objectives shifted from mere acquittal to avoiding a death sentence, as Scott noted, “It’s a rather desperate attempt to just do everything they possibly can to mitigate the damage, which is gonna be the death penalty if it goes that way.”
Another hot topic was the defense’s assertion that DNA evidence could have been planted at the crime scene. While such a claim certainly rouses curiosity, Scott clarified, “The reasonable doubt. What can we toss out there that may just get people thinking, maybe,” indicating that this might simply be another strategy to influence potential jurors by instilling doubt in the prosecution’s evidence.
Lastly, the pair discussed the significance of the apparent silence from Kohberger’s family. In response to Brueski’s query, Scott suggested that “the family is trying to do the right thing. They’re trying to stay out of the limelight. They don’t strike me as nutty people who are trying to do lots of interviews and get attention for themselves.”
This nuanced conversation reveals the intricate and at times bewildering strategies unfolding in the Kohberger case. The defense’s bold move to dismiss the indictment and their elusive alibi hint at a legal team prepared to exhaust all avenues to ensure their client’s survival. Meanwhile, the prosecution appears equally determined to see justice served.
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In their audacious motion, Kohberger’s defense alleges that the grand jury was erroneously instructed with the standard of proof required for a presentment, which, they argue, should instead have been beyond a reasonable doubt. If true, they argue this would warrant the dismissal of the indictment. “It’s connect the dots of this word to that word and this mean that,” Brueski stated, reflecting the confusion of the legal labyrinth surrounding the case.
Scott agreed with Brueski’s interpretation. “It sure strikes me as he’s got some very bright, motivated attorneys working very hard to come up with anything and everything that they can,” she said. “It sounds like a legal maneuver.” This, she suggests, is a display of a legal team throwing everything at the wall, hoping something sticks.
The conversation took an interesting turn as they discussed the elusive alibi the defense is purportedly withholding. In response to the prosecution’s motion to compel the defense to share information about the potential alibi, Kohberger’s team has maintained their stance of non-disclosure. “It’s anticipated. This evidence may be offered by way of cross-examination of witnesses produced by the state, as well as calling expert witnesses,” the defense stated in a recent quote.
However, both Brueski and Scott doubted the validity of this so-called “alibi.” Scott stated, “It’s not an alibi… Yeah. It just sounds like a legal maneuver,” reinforcing her skepticism about the strategy employed by Kohberger’s defense.
Speculation about the defense’s objectives shifted from mere acquittal to avoiding a death sentence, as Scott noted, “It’s a rather desperate attempt to just do everything they possibly can to mitigate the damage, which is gonna be the death penalty if it goes that way.”
Another hot topic was the defense’s assertion that DNA evidence could have been planted at the crime scene. While such a claim certainly rouses curiosity, Scott clarified, “The reasonable doubt. What can we toss out there that may just get people thinking, maybe,” indicating that this might simply be another strategy to influence potential jurors by instilling doubt in the prosecution’s evidence.
Lastly, the pair discussed the significance of the apparent silence from Kohberger’s family. In response to Brueski’s query, Scott suggested that “the family is trying to do the right thing. They’re trying to stay out of the limelight. They don’t strike me as nutty people who are trying to do lots of interviews and get attention for themselves.”
This nuanced conversation reveals the intricate and at times bewildering strategies unfolding in the Kohberger case. The defense’s bold move to dismiss the indictment and their elusive alibi hint at a legal team prepared to exhaust all avenues to ensure their client’s survival. Meanwhile, the prosecution appears equally determined to see justice served.
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