The government is once again trying to hide the truth from hardworking Americans. Prosecutors in the Bryan Kohberger Idaho murders case want to keep key evidence secret from the public. This is the same pattern we see over and over – government officials deciding what we can and cannot know about major criminal cases.
For nearly three years, this case has been wrapped in secrecy because of sweeping court orders. The families of the four murdered University of Idaho students deserve transparency. The American people have a right to know what happened to Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen.
Kohberger was supposed to go on trial this month, but the case has been delayed by endless legal battles. Prosecutors are now trying to limit what evidence the defense can even present. They want to restrict alibi evidence and psychiatric evaluations that could help prove innocence.
The judge has already ruled that prosecutors can keep a wealth of evidence to themselves. Defense motions to suppress evidence were denied across the board. This gives the government massive power while leaving the accused with limited options to defend himself.
This is not how justice is supposed to work in America. Our founding fathers believed in open courts and fair trials. They never intended for government prosecutors to have this much control over what evidence sees the light of day.
The victims’ families have expressed frustration with all these delays and secret hearings. They want justice, not more government bureaucracy and cover-ups. Three years is far too long to wait for answers about these brutal murders.
Every American should be concerned when prosecutors can decide what evidence to share and what to hide. This sets a dangerous precedent for future cases. If they can do this to Kohberger, they can do it to any of us.
Our justice system only works when it operates in the sunshine, not in the shadows. The government must stop hiding behind secrecy orders and let the American people see the full truth about these horrific crimes.
