Kohberger's attorneys argue that potential jurors in Idaho have expressed a willingness to resort to violence, such as 'burning the courthouse down' if he is acquitted. This sentiment is tied to a pervasive 'mob mentality' driven by intense local outrage over the murders of four University of Idaho students, indicating a significant challenge for the defense in ensuring a fair trial. They maintain that the extensive pre-trial coverage has poisoned the jury pool.
Prosecutors counter that the defense's survey results, which showed bias among potential jurors, were flawed and questioned the move to Ada County, citing that it is over 300 miles away and subject to its own media scrutiny. They argue that the defendant hasn't proven that relocating the trial is necessary, stating, 'the defendant has failed to meet his burden of showing that change of venue in this case is necessary or convenient.'
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