The trial of two ex-Antioch police officers facing serious charges was filled with emotional testimony and drama. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White called a mistrial for Devon Wenger, citing issues with the defense's access to critical evidence leading to an unfair trial. Co-defendant Morteza Amiri's trial continues amid accusations of conspiracy and improper police dog use. Repeated complaints from Wenger's attorney about slow discovery processes from prosecutors contributed significantly to the judge's decision. Wenger also faces separate steroid distribution charges set for a later trial.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White declared a mistrial for Devon Wenger after concerns arose regarding the defense's access to evidence and his attorney's resource constraints.
The trial against Wenger's co-defendant, Morteza Amiri, will continue as planned despite the mistrial, focusing on charges related to police misconduct.
Wenger's attorney highlighted delays in prosecutors delivering necessary evidence, which ultimately contributed to the decision for a mistrial by the judge.
Judge White expressed frustration at the pace of evidence sharing by the prosecution, emphasizing the need to expedite the process for fair trial procedures.
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