Kohberger’s defense seeks to waive $27K in restitution, citing prior GoFundMe payouts and inability to pay.

Bryan Kohberger’s defense is asking a judge to waive $27,000 in additional restitution to two victims’ families, arguing they’ve already received over $200,000 through GoFundMe campaigns covering court-related expenses. Kohberger, who pleaded guilty in July 2025 to four murders and is serving life sentences, has already agreed to pay $20,000 to each family and over $250,000 in fines. His lawyers say he has no ability to pay further restitution and that the funds raised do not qualify as economic loss under Idaho law. The request is pending.