Bryan Kohberger Sentencing: Judge's Powerful Statement, Fines & Appeal Waiver Explained | Case Brief

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🗓️ 24 July 2025

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/1nC4agVCZxo On July 23, 2025, Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences without parole, plus an additional 10 years for burglary. He was also given various fines and civil penalties. The Judge Hippler stated that Kohberger would be imprisoned until he dies and would likely be moved out of Idaho for his own safety. The judge delivered a powerful statement, acknowledging the courage and strength of the victims' families and survivors, and emphasizing that focusing on "why" gives Kohberger undue power. The judge also clarified that while Kohberger waived his right to appeal, he still has the right to file a notice of appeal, though doing so might violate his plea agreement and potentially lead to the state seeking the death penalty. The judge imposed the maximum possible fines and penalties, speculating that this was partly to ensure that any future profits Kohberger might attempt to make from his crimes would go to restitution and fines. RESOURCES Bryan Kohberger Case Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca Bryan Kohberger Gag Order Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiCMWBvk-AM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome back. It's time for a case brief, keeping you in the loop with the cases you care about most, just more briefly.
0:05.2	If you want the full coverage, it's linked in the description below. But for now, let's get into it.
0:10.4	It is July 23rd. It's Wednesday. It's 2025. And today we are here for the sentencing of Brian Coburger.
0:20.5	It is going to be a long day in court.
0:23.6	It is going to be a difficult day in court.
0:26.6	What's going to happen at the end of the sentencing here is not going to change based on the impact statements or anything else.
0:33.6	This is a negotiated plea deal for four consecutive life sentences fixed, meaning no parole.
0:39.7	It's also a plus 10 on the burglary.
0:42.8	So an additional 10 years after you serve four lives.
0:46.7	But it is for the natural life in prison.
0:50.7	Will that be in prison in Idaho?
0:52.0	I would suspect not.
0:52.9	I suspect that after they do the sentencing reports, he'll be transported out of Idaho for his own safety and for the consideration of the prisons.
1:02.0	The questions that I have seen the most are, will the defendant speak? He can't be forced to. He may choose to. He does not have to. Is he eligible for parole? No. Life fixed is for your
1:14.4	natural life. So death certificate or in prison. Is there a chance he can withdraw his plea?
1:20.2	That's incredibly unlikely. I don't expect that we will see that today. Today we'll probably
1:24.9	just proceed with impact statements and sentencing. That's what I am
1:28.3	expecting. All right. Let me start this morning by acknowledging and thanking those that have come here
1:43.9	today in support of their loved ones.
1:46.0	And I appreciate your courage and your strength.
1:50.0	And I hope that you are able to move on as best as possible.
1:56.0	I thank counsel for the professionalism that they've exhibited
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