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Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings

KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) and KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, the New York Times first reported.
The headline split WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) frames it as "Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings". WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) frames it as "Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings".
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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jul 28, 3:09 AM

Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings

Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, the New York Times first reported.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 28, 3:51 AM

Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student murders, court filings show

Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, according to court documents made public Monday.

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KSDK 5 On Your Side (Tegna, St. Louis)News report · Jul 28, 3:09 AM

Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings

Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, the New York Times first reported.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 28, 3:09 AM

Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings

Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, the New York Times first reported.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 28, 3:09 AM

Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings

Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, the New York Times first reported.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 28, 3:09 AM

Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings

Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, the New York Times first reported.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jul 28, 3:09 AM

Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings

Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, the New York Times first reported.

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Jul 28, 3:09 AM

Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings

Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, the New York Times first reported.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 28, 3:09 AM

Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student killings

Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murder, says he is innocent and wants the case reopened, the New York Times first reported.

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Jul 28, 3:09 AM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jul 28, 3:09 AM: KSDK 5 On Your Side (Tegna, St. Louis) joined the source map.

Jul 28, 3:09 AM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Jul 28, 3:09 AM: KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 9 sources · 1 bucket.