Cameras in future hearings relating to the trial of Bryan Kohberger will now be operated by the court instead of the media.

Judge John C. Judge said in a filing on Friday that the court would take over control of cameras "to alleviate concerns raised by both the defense and the state."

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"But at the same time [it] will ensure the public still has access to see the proceedings for themselves if they cannot attend hearings in person," Judge wrote.

Attorneys for Kohberger, who is accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, had filed a motion back in August to remove cameras from the courtroom. Both the prosecution and defense were in favor of removing cameras, but families of the victims and media outlets argued cameras ensured transparency and accountability.

Judge rejected the motion to dismiss the cameras and Kohberger's other motion to dismiss his grand jury indictment on Oct. 27. He said at the time that he would need to have more control over cameras in the courtroom but did not provide specifics as to how he would do that.

Now, Judge wrote that all future hearings will be livestreamed using the court’s YouTube channel.

The judge's order pointed to instances where media cameras, both still and video, have continued to zoom in on Kohberger "despite the Court's order that images should capture the courtroom in its entirety."

"It is the intense focus on Kohberger and his every move, along with adverse headlines and news articles, that leads the Court to conclude that continued photograph and video coverage inside the courtroom by the media should no longer be permitted," Judge wrote. "This step should help ensure Kohberger’s right to a fair trial by an impartial jury and achieve a proper administration of justice."

"To be clear, the Court is not accusing all journalists and media outlets of violating the Court’s orders," Judge continued. "However, Court operated video system will give the Court greater control over what is being videoed, will lessen the burden on the bailiffs, will help to alleviate counsels’ concerns, and will allow the media and the public access to the video footage of the proceedings."

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Kohberger has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary related to the Nov. 13, 2022, deaths of Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; and Kaylee Goncalves, 21.

The trial was set to begin on Oct. 2. However, Kohberger decided to waive his right to a speedy trial in August, postponing the trial indefinitely.