因2022年11月杀害4名学生而被判四个连续无期徒刑的布莱恩·科合格近日向媒体表示，将撤销此前的认罪陈述[1]。科合格声称自己当初认罪是基于"虚假承诺和公然欺骗"[1]。
受害者家族随即发表声明，将科合格批评为"自恋者"[1]，指责其改口是在转移公众注意力。家属表示，"他从未声称被不公正对待、信息不足或受压"[1]。遇害的四名学生为凯莉·贡萨尔维斯、伊森·查平、克萨娜·克诺德尔和麦迪逊·莫根[1]。爱达荷州司法部长劳尔·拉瓦多表示准备"采取一切必要措施确保正义得以伸张"[1]。
Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murdering four university students in Idaho, has announced plans to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming he was influenced by "false promises" when he entered his confession [1]. Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences for the killings that occurred on November 13, 2022 [1]. The four victims were Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen [1].
The families of the victims have responded sharply to Kohberger's challenge to his conviction, describing him as "a narcissist" and suggesting his legal maneuver is an attempt to redirect public attention [1]. In a family statement, they rejected his claims of injustice, asserting: "He has never claimed he was treated unfairly, lacked information, or was under duress" [1]. Meanwhile, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador stated his office is prepared to "take all necessary measures to ensure justice is served," signaling the state's commitment to defending the conviction [1].