On Jan. 25, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted the prosecution’s motion to extend an indictment for a defendant charged in connection to a shooting that killed Demetris Levar Johnson.
Nyjell Outler, 20, is facing charges for second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the murder that occurred on March 20, 2021, on the unit block of Madison Street, NE. The shooting happened at a gender-reveal party for one of the defendant’s friends. Outler is currently being held at the DC Jail.
Defense attorney Gemma Stevens opposed the motion, but, after a private conference with the prosecutor, Judge Raffinan found good cause to extend the indictment clock. The reason for good cause was not discussed in court.
Outler’s next hearing in the case is scheduled for Feb. 16.
