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By
Adriana Marroquin
- May 12, 2023
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On May 12, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt set a new trial date for a double homicide case following a mistrial on May 10.
Alphonso Walker, 45, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Dalonte Wilson, 23, and Antone Brown, 44, on the 400 block of 61st Street, NE on April 25, 2018.
Following three weeks of trial, the defense filed a motion for mistrial, citing prosecutorial misconduct after they elicited an inculpatory statement from a key witness.
Jury selection for a new trial is slated to begin on May 22.
Judge Brandt argued this trial is high priority, as it is a five year old case, stating there was urgency in proceeding.
Parties are expected back in court on May 17 for a status hearing to ensure everything is set before the trial.