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No Death Penalty Sought for Alcala

Man accused in a a double shooting in Palm Desert will not be facing the death penalty according the the DA's office.

Eddie Trent, Neighbor
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Prosecutors will not be seeking the death penalty against Juan Carlos Alcala, accused of a double homicide in Palm Desert last year. 

Deputy District Attorney Manny Bustamante made the announcement this morning at a felony settlement hearing before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Victoria Cameron. 

There will also be a change in representation for Alcala, as Riverside County supervising Public Defender William Belden announced a new defense attorney will be appointed. 

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A hearing to confirm the change in counsel for the defendant has been scheduled for February 24th. 

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