2018 Trial Rescheduled for a Fourth Time

By Delaney Don [former] - October 21, 2022
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

During an Oct. 20 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt delayed a 2018 trial for a fourth time.

Alphonso Walker, 45, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, first-degree murder while armed while committing or attempting to commit a robbery, attempted armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in connection to the murder of 23-year-old Dalonte Wilson and 44-year-old Antone Brown on April 25, 2018, on the 400 block of 61st Street NE.

During the hearing, Judge Brandt brought attention to a late filing for a motion to introduce new testimony. She notified the defense and prosecution that this may result in the moving the trial date.

The first trial, which was scheduled for 2018, was canceled during the onset of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The trial was then rescheduled to begin on Jan. 24 but was also vacated because the defendant was placed in quarantine. The trial was then scheduled to begin on Nov. 8 but due to the late filing, Judge Brandt said she was prepared to move it once again.

Defense attorneys Kevann Gardner and Prescott Loveland emphasized the urgency of this matter considering the defendant has been awaiting trial for four years.

After discussion about scheduling with the defense and prosecution, Judge Brandt scheduled another hearing to finalize a new trial date on Oct. 26.