Bryan Kohberger's defense claims he has autism in bid to avoid firing squad

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering University of Idaho students, is argued by his defense lawyer to have autism, which impacts his behavior and communication skills, potentially affecting his trial. The defense seeks to remove the death penalty as an option, citing Kohberger’s autism as a mitigating factor, but legal experts believe it is unlikely to succeed due to precedent and Idaho law regarding mental conditions in criminal cases. Prosecutors aim to block expert testimony on Kohberger’s evaluations, indicating a challenging legal battle ahead.

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