Bryan Kohberger Sentencing This Week—Here's What to Expect
Jenna Sundel
Newsweek
July 22, 2025
Viewpoint Detected:
Moderate
Fallacies Detected:
Appeal to Emotion, Loaded Question, Biased Language
credAIble Evaluation:
This report focuses primarily on upcoming sentencing logistics but includes notable fallacies in the commentary. Donald Trump’s insistence that the judge “make Kohberger... explain why” constitutes a Loaded Question, presuming the existence and accessibility of a rational motive. His assertion that “there is no NOTHING” uses Biased Language and Appeal to Emotion to drive a visceral reaction. Legal expert Rahmani also employs Appeal to Emotion, suggesting any possible explanation would “inflame the feelings” of victims’ families—implying that truth is dangerous. Though largely factual, the inclusion of speculative and emotionally persuasive language subtly skews reader interpretation.