Coronavirus puts jury trials on hold in Idaho
Five people accused of murder or attempted murder are currently held in the Kootenai County Jail awaiting trial, including Lori Isenberg. Author: Kaye Thornbrugh (Coeur d Alene/Post Falls Press) Published: 8:54 AM PST January 25, 2021 Updated: 10:53 AM PST January 25, 2021
The Idaho Supreme Court issued the latest order in December, after a previous order that would have allowed jury trials to start again this month. The order applies to all criminal and civil trials and won’t be reconsidered before March 1.
Meanwhile, five people accused of murder or attempted murder are currently held in the Kootenai County Jail, awaiting trial.