Legal representatives for Bryan Kohberger, the suspected Idaho student killer, presented their arguments on Thursday for the dismissal of the grand jury indictment against him.

Earlier this year, defense attorney Jay Logsdon filed a motion seeking the dismissal of the murder charges against Kohberger, citing grand jury bias, evidence that was deemed “inadmissible” and insufficient, as well as allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.

Judge John Judge, presiding over Idaho’s 2nd Judicial District in Latah County, denied the motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment against Kohberger, Fox News reported.

Logsdon also advocated for raising the standard of proof to “beyond a reasonable doubt,” as opposed to Idaho’s usual “sufficient probable cause” standard at the grand jury level.

This request was also denied by the Judge, who indicated that any alterations to the legal system would need to be pursued at a higher court, specifically the state’s Supreme Court.

Judge also clarified that he would not prohibit cameras in the courtroom but expressed the need for “greater control” over their use in the courtroom.

Bryan Kohberger, aged 28, attended Thursday’s hearing. He stands accused of the brutal murder of four University of Idaho students in a home invasion attack that occurred in the early hours, just days before Thanksgiving last year.

The victims, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen, both 21 and seniors, and Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin, both 20 and junior and freshman, respectively, lost their lives.

Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. If convicted, the maximum penalty could be death by firing squad.

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