# News Update: Kohberger's Shock Claim: Lawyers Pushed Guilty Plea Despite Innocence.

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Published: 2026-07-28T13:45:05+00:00
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Bryan Kohberger, accused in the brutal Idaho student murders, just dropped a bombshell. Sources close to the case reveal Kohberger claims his defense attorneys pressured him to plead guilty. This dramatic twist comes directly from TMZ, alleging Kohberger maintains his innocence against legal advice. The 29-year-old, facing four counts of first-degree murder, is now putting his own legal team directly in the spotlight. A stunning development in a case that has gripped the nation.

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