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Takeaways
- ❖Bryan Kohberger's defense team publicly denounced their expert, Brent Turvy, for violating a confidentiality agreement by discussing the case and leaking a police evidence photo to a book author.
- ❖An investigation into a prior leak of evidence to Dateline in the Kohberger case remains active, with Turvy refusing to cooperate, citing confidentiality, despite the defense attorney stating he is permitted to.
- ❖The TikTok psychic ordered appellate transcripts for $3,564 for her appeal against the $10 million defamation verdict.
- ❖The plaintiff in the TikTok psychic case argues the defendant's motion to overturn the verdict is untimely and lacks factual support, emphasizing the defendant's history of frivolous arguments.
- ❖The professor's counsel is seeking $163,719 in attorney's fees, arguing the TikTok psychic's defense was frivolous and prolonged litigation.
Insights
1Kohberger Defense Publicly Condemns Expert for Confidentiality Breach
Anne Taylor, lead attorney for Bryan Kohberger, released a scathing statement accusing defense expert Brent Turvy of violating a crystal-clear confidentiality agreement. Turvy allegedly spoke to a book author about his opinions on the case, which were outside his expertise, and released a previously unreleased photo of a police evidence bag, undermining the defense's position post-plea.
Ann Taylor's statement: "The defense team is appalled by Mr. Turvy's behavior and his release of documents and information that he knows are confidential." () Turvy provided the Idaho Statesman with a previously unreleased photo of a police evidence bag ().
2Ongoing Investigation into Dateline Leak in Kohberger Case
The Ada County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate who leaked sensitive evidence, including cell phone extractions and surveillance footage, to Dateline for an episode aired in May 2025. This leak occurred despite a court-issued gag order, and the court, led by Judge H, has maintained a strong stance on finding the responsible party.
The Idaho Statesman reported on May 5th, 2026, that the evidence leak inquiry from Dateline episodes is still active (). Dateline had information from Brian Kohberger's cell phone, including photos, conversations, text messages, searches, and video from exterior cameras ().
3Defense Expert Refuses Cooperation in Leak Investigation Citing Confidentiality
Brent Turvy, the same defense expert publicly condemned by Anne Taylor, has declined to be interviewed as part of the Dateline leak investigation. He claims that participating would breach his confidentiality agreement, even though Taylor explicitly stated he could participate. This creates a contradictory stance given his alleged prior leaks.
Turvy "has so far declined such an interview. He said even though he's been told by the lead defense attorney, Anne Taylor, that he can participate, he argues this would breach a confidentiality agreement he remains bound by." ()
4TikTok Psychic Orders Appellate Transcripts for $3,564
The TikTok psychic has ordered the necessary appellate transcripts for her appeal of the $10 million defamation judgment. The cost for the 800 pages of official transcripts is $3,564, which is considered a relatively low amount for appellate transcripts.
The TikTocker ordered 30-day transcripts for $3,564 for the appellate process (). The transcripts are 800 pages ().
5Professor Challenges TikTok Psychic's Motions as Untimely and Frivolous
The plaintiff professor has filed strong opposition to the TikTok psychic's motions seeking to overturn the $10 million verdict and deny attorney's fees. The professor's counsel argues the motion for relief from judgment is untimely, filed 31 days after the judgment (exceeding the 28-day limit), and that the court lacks jurisdiction due to the concurrent filing of the notice of appeal. Furthermore, the professor asserts the defendant's arguments of fraud and misconduct are baseless and merely reflect disagreement with the jury's verdict.
The motion for relief from judgment was filed on April 6th, 2026, 31 days after the March 5th, 2026, judgment (). The professor's counsel states, "Her rule 60B3 motion is unsupported by the facts and the law. It is also untimely." () "Tik Tocker points to no evidence... that the professor's verdict was obtained through fraud, misrepresentation, or other misconduct." ()
6Professor Seeks $163,719 in Attorney's Fees for Frivolous Defense
The professor is seeking $163,719 in attorney's fees, arguing that the TikTok psychic defended the defamation case frivolously, unreasonably, and without foundation. The professor highlighted the defendant's refusal to cease false statements, even after receiving cease and desist letters, and her continued harassment through litigation.
The professor is seeking "an award of attorney's fees in the amount of $163,719" (). The professor states the TikTocker "could have avoided all liability... by simply stopping making false statements." () The TikTocker feigned putting cease and desist letters on a toilet paper holder ().
Lessons
- Legal professionals must ensure strict adherence to confidentiality agreements, especially for expert witnesses, to avoid career-damaging public statements and potential legal repercussions.
- Parties involved in litigation, particularly pro se litigants, must meticulously follow procedural timelines for motions and appeals, as untimeliness can lead to loss of jurisdiction and dismissal of arguments.
- Courts prioritize the integrity of the judicial process; therefore, any attempts to undermine it through leaks or frivolous motions will likely be met with strong opposition and potential sanctions.
Quotes
"The defense team is appalled by Mr. Turvy's behavior and his release of documents and information that he knows are confidential."
"His reliability should be seen through the lens of this conduct."
"The agreement with Mr. Turvy was crystal clear that all materials as well as any opinions that he developed as an expert were to be kept confidential."
"An NDA cannot prevent you from talking to law enforcement or the court in the course of an investigation."
"Tik Tocker could have avoided all liability and the now $10 million verdict against her by simply stopping making false statements."
"Having lost as to liability on summary judgement because she could produce no facts supporting her false statements. Having $10 million in damages awarded to the professor following a jury verdict because she could produce no facts rebutting the professor's evidence of damages and insisted that she was able to make her false statements without any facts to support them."
"Your honor, the appeal's been filed. You can't even hear this. Go tell it to the Ninth Circuit."
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