Photos: Burrell Ellis retrial -- June 10-11, 2015

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Burrell Ellis retrial: June 10-11, 2015

Photos: Burrell Ellis retrial -- June 10-11, 2015

DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James awaits the start of testimony on Thursday, June 11.

Suspended DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis stands as the jury enters the courtroom.

Witness Rena Johnson, broker for National Property Institute, continues her testimony under cross-examination June 11.

Witness Greg Shealey, of National Property Institute, is sworn in before his testimony June 11.

DeKalb Superior Court Judge Courtney L. Johnson listens as Greg Shealey, of National Property Institute, testifies.

Greg Shealey, of National Property Institute, testifies as DeKalb prosecutor Christopher Timmons questions him.

DeKalb Superior Court Judge Courtney L. Johnson has a bench conference with DeKalb County ADA Lawanda Hodges and defense attorney Craig Gillen on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in the retrial of suspended DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis on corruption charges.

Defense attorney Craig Gillen raises an objection as former DeKalb County purchasing director Kelvin Walton continues his testimony on June 10.

DeKalb County ADA Lawanda Hodges takes notes during a recording by former DeKalb County purchasing director Kelvin Walton during his June 10 testimony.

Defense attorney Craig Gillen cross-examines former DeKalb County purchasing director Kelvin Walton.

DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James talks with ADA Lawanda Hodges on June 10.

Former DeKalb County purchasing director Kelvin Walton spent only eight hours over two days testifying before he was excused on the afternoon of June 10.

Witness Trina Shealey, of the National Property Institute, points out DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis as she testifies in court on June 10.

Defense attorney Kemay Jackson cross-examines witness Trina Shealey.

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DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James awaits the start of testimony on Thursday, June 11.

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