pretrial
adjective
pre·tri·al
ˌprē-ˈtrī(-ə)l 
variants
or pre-trial
: occurring or existing before a trial
a pretrial hearing
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During a May 15 pretrial hearing, Judge Steven Hippler revealed that Kohberger's defense team made a filing that suggested an alternate suspect.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
The case against Chloe Kaye Johnson, 25, of Andover, is pending, with a pretrial hearing scheduled for Nov. 18.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
Hippler appeared to have discussed the matter with prosecutors and defense attorneys during a closed portion of Wednesday's pretrial hearing.
—CBS News, 16 May 2025
Still, prosecutors have not outlined his potential motive, and a sweeping gag order has kept the parties from speaking publicly, making each pretrial hearing an opportunity to quench the public’s thirst to learn more details.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
The case against Chloe Kaye Johnson, 25, of Andover, is pending, with a pretrial hearing scheduled for Nov. 18.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
Hippler appeared to have discussed the matter with prosecutors and defense attorneys during a closed portion of Wednesday's pretrial hearing.
—CBS News, 16 May 2025
Still, prosecutors have not outlined his potential motive, and a sweeping gag order has kept the parties from speaking publicly, making each pretrial hearing an opportunity to quench the public’s thirst to learn more details.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
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“Pretrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretrial. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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