In a pivotal ruling regarding the case of Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students, the judge has rejected the defense's claim that his autism spectrum disorder should exempt him from the death penalty. The defense argued that this condition violates his constitutional rights to avoid such a punishment. However, Judge Steven Hippler noted that no court has classified autism as a disqualifying factor for capital punishment, thus leaving the death penalty as a possible sentence if convicted.
The statement from Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler emphasized that no court has ever categorized Autism Spectrum Disorder as a death-disqualifying diagnosis, making Kohberger's defense argument insufficient.
Bryan Kohberger's defense claimed that his recent Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis should disqualify him from the death penalty, arguing it violates his constitutional rights.
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