Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/pezssDfifYo.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Bryan Kohberger plea deal was best outcome: Ex-Idaho attorney general | Elizabeth Vargas Reports [pG4th2OjySj] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT Criminal defense lawyer David Leroy, a former Idaho attorney general, said he understands why some family members of Bryan Kohberger’s victims are upset that his quadruple murder trial was abruptly short-circuited by a plea deal this week. But ultimately, he tells "Elizabeth Vargas Reports," the arrangement will keep Kohberger behind bars for the rest of his life, whereas a potential jury conviction and death sentence could have been appealed for years. “On balance, this is the best result, even for those families, though they may not currently know it,” said Leroy, who noted that a statement reportedly written by Kohberger will surface publicly. #Crime #BryanKohberger #Idaho Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: Get our app: Find us on cable: How to watch on TV or streaming: LrrHdPc40AU 2wuXPNazsXn HD8g7Pj0P7V gJu2M9q46KH o97iofvRmxl hDReFWEGPg1
Criminal defense lawyer David Leroy, a former Idaho attorney general, said he understands why some family members of Bryan Kohberger’s victims are upset that his quadruple murder trial was abruptly short-circuited by a plea deal this week. But ultimately, he tells "Elizabeth Vargas Reports," the arrangement will keep Kohberger behind bars for the rest of his life, whereas a potential jury conviction and death sentence could have been appealed for years. “On balance, this is the best result, even for those families, though they may not currently know it,” said Leroy, who noted that a statement reportedly written by Kohberger will surface publicly. #Crime #BryanKohberger #Idaho Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: Get our app: Find us on cable: How to watch on TV or streaming: LrrHdPc40AU 2wuXPNazsXn HD8g7Pj0P7V gJu2M9q46KH o97iofvRmxl hDReFWEGPg1