The filed motion gave several reasons the defense wanted the postponement. One of the reasons given was the recent leaks of non-public evidence to Dateline. Just last week, Judge Steven Hippler ordered both the defense and prosecution to turn in full lists of everyone involved in the case in hopes of figuring out who leaked the information.

While prompt administration of justice is important — to both the state and Mr. Kohberger — the constitutional guarantee of a fair trial outweighs modest delay,” his defense attorneys wrote.