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Durham Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial | Durham News
A murder trial in Durham hit a major snag when the jury deadlocked on all charges against Darrius Tyson, accused of killing Shawn Burton in March 2022. With no verdict reached, Judge Lamont Wiggins declared a mistrial. Tyson faces murder, conspiracy, and first-degree kidnapping charges, alongside three co-defendants—Tariq Henderson, Brentley Yancey, and Michael Robinson—who also face serious charges including burglary and kidnapping. The prosecution now must decide between retrying Tyson or pursuing a plea deal, while the other three return to court this Thursday. This high-stakes case…
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