Convicted Homicide Defendant’s Motion for Retrial Granted

By Alyssia Davis [former] - December 2, 2022
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On Dec. 1, a convicted homicide defendant’s defense counsel Hunter Pruette motioned for a new trial on behalf of his client before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge John S. Nugent. 

Pruette motioned for a new trial on behalf of his client Sean Braxton-Carter based on not being granted a mistrial following an eyewitness’ testimony during the trial. 

During the first trial earlier this year, defense counsel said the eyewitness stated that the defendant also killed the victim’s brother. 

The eyewitness’s mother told her that she thought it would be okay to bring up the victim’s brother since the defendant was already in jail, but based on her comments, defense counsel believes they should be warranted a new trial.  

Defense counsel also claimed the eyewitness made up her story as it was crucial for the prosecutor’s case. 

On May 2, Braxton-Carter, 34, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder, use of a firearm during a felony violent crime, having a handgun on his person, having a handgun in a vehicle, and possession of a firearm with a felony conviction in connection to the murder of 29-year-old Marvin Kosh on the 2200 block of W. Saratoga Street.

Judge Nugent granted the defense motion for a new trial.

Braxton-Carter’s next hearing is scheduled for March 6, 2023, with Judge Melissa M. Phinn presiding.