Judge Continues Murder Hearing for More Time

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On Dec. 10, a judge continued a murder defendant’s hearing to allow time for other criminal proceedings.

Marquette Tibbs is charged with first-degree-murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, robbery while armed and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the death of Orlando Silver, III on the 1300 block of Howard Rd., SE in 2016. Tibbs was initially charged with second-degree murder while armed.

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman decided to continue proceedings to Dec. 11, so he could open space for other cases on his calendar. Counsel did not argue with a continuation. 

Judge Edelman also denied Tibbs’ defense attorney, Jessica Willis’, request to suppress the contents of Tibbs’ mobile phone.

Cinquan Cartledge, 24,  is also charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to Tibbs’ murder.

Judge Edelman granted a motion to sever the cases in March.

Cartledge is scheduled for a status hearing on Dec 13.

Tibbs is being held without bond. 

Tibbs is scheduled for a trial readiness hearing on Jan. 3, 2020.

Demetria Tymus wrote this article.

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