D'Angelo Hunt trial delayed to April 2027 in Spirit Lake killings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 17:03 · Archive

A federal judge has granted a third continuance in the case against D'Angelo Hunt, pushing his trial to April 2027. Chief Judge Peter Welte signed the order on Tuesday, resetting the trial to begin on 13 April 2027. The trial had previously been scheduled for 17 November this year.

Hunt's attorney requested the delay to allow more time to investigate, review discovery and prepare for trial, citing ongoing plea negotiations between the defence and prosecutors. Hunt consented to the continuance and waived his speedy trial rights. Prosecutors did not object to the request. The judge found that the ends of justice served by granting the continuance outweighed the public's and Hunt's interest in a speedy trial.

Hunt faces 10 federal charges relating to deaths in the Spirit Lake area, including second-degree murder in the death of his brother Isaac Hunt and voluntary manslaughter in the death of Jemini Posey, who went missing in January 2024. Additional charges include felony assault, evidence tampering and use of fire to commit a felony. The case is expected to take about four weeks to try.

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• Judge grants third continuance in D’Angelo Hunt trial, reset to April 2027Hunt faces 10 federal charges, including murder and manslaughter, in the deaths of his brother and girlfriendKfyrtv · 13 Oct, 16:24
• Judge grants third continuance in D’Angelo Hunt trial, reset to April 2027Hunt faces 10 federal charges, including murder and manslaughter, in the deaths of his brother and girlfriendValleynewslive · 13 Oct, 16:24

In this story: D'Angelo Hunt · Isaac Hunt · Jemini Posey · Peter Welte · Spirit Lake · Fargo · North Dakota

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