Goncalves et al v. Washington State University

  1. September 16, 2026

    Wash. University Says It Had No Duty To Stop Idaho Murders

    Washington State University urged a federal judge Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit from families of four University of Idaho students killed by a WSU teaching assistant, arguing that the university had no obligation to stop Bryan Kohberger from committing the murders while he was off duty and across state lines.

  2. January 28, 2026

    Washington State University Ignored Red Flags Before Murders, Suit Says

    Despite numerous red flags, Washington State University failed to take appropriate steps to prevent criminology teaching assistant and doctoral candidate Bryan Kohberger from murdering four University of Idaho students, parents of the slain students claim in a lawsuit removed to federal court in Seattle on Tuesday.