ATLANTA — A mistrial was declared for one of the defendants facing charges in a racketeering case connected to protests about the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

Ayla King is facing charges under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act in connection with the ongoing protests against the facility, often referred to by opponents as “Cop City.”

King was accused of trespassing on the property in March of 2024.

King’s case is the first to go to trial, following nearly two years of delays tied to questions about evidence handling and concerns over whether defendants’ constitutional right to a speedy trial has been violated.

While she was granted a request for a trial scheduled to begin Monday, Judge Kevin Farmer informed the jury of the mistrial.

A new trial will be set for King with a new jury pool, officials say.