<p>Bryan Kohberger reportedly wants to remove the judge who presided over his quadruple murder case, arguing the justice should be disqualified after calling him a “faceless coward,” according to a report from <a href=”https://www.tmz.com/2026/08/29/bryan-kohberger-wants-steven-hippler-off-his-murder-case/”>TMZ</a>.</p>
<p>Judge Steven Hippler presided over Kohberger’s 2025 trial, in which Kohberger was convicted in connection with the murders of four University of Idaho students. According to the report, Kohberger’s legal team is now seeking to have Hippler removed from the case, contending that remarks the judge made — including reportedly referring to Kohberger as a “faceless coward” — amount to grounds for disqualification.</p>
<h2>What the Filing Reportedly Claims</h2>
<p>Per the report, Kohberger’s attorneys argue that Hippler’s characterization of their client shows bias that should disqualify him from continuing to oversee proceedings in the case. The move comes as Kohberger reportedly continues to pursue post-conviction efforts following his 2025 trial.</p>
<p>Details on the exact context in which Hippler allegedly made the “faceless coward” comment, as well as the specific legal standard being invoked in the filing, were not fully outlined in the available excerpt. It remains unclear, based on the report, what stage the underlying case is currently in or what comes next procedurally if the judge declines to step aside.</p>
<p>TMZ’s report does not indicate whether Judge Hippler or prosecutors have responded publicly to the disqualification request. This is a developing story, and further details from court filings may clarify the timeline and substance of Kohberger’s claims.</p>
