During a hearing on Tuesday, Valdez said her office planned to work with Wilson's attorneys to resolve the case without a second trial "so that we can hopefully get justice for both the defendant and the survivor,” The Lawrence Journal-World reported.
Man convicted of rape in Lawrence might avoid second trial
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District Attorney Suzanne Valdez told the judge that prosecutors believe he poses a threat to the community because of mental health concerns and has refused to cooperate with authorities.
Kansas man charged after driving into lake with mother
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