Bryan Kohberger tries to withdraw guilty plea, Congress targets high-tech ‘flock’ police cameras
July 28, 2026

Bryan Kohberger now says he’s innocent and is trying to withdraw the guilty plea that spared him the death penalty for the murders of four University of Idaho students. The move could reopen one of the country’s most closely watched murder cases if a judge allows the plea to be withdrawn. Also, a new bill in Congress would strip federal funding from police departments that use high-tech cameras capable of tracking vehicles beyond their license plates. The proposal is fueling a national debate over privacy, surveillance, and public safety.