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By
Adriana Marroquin
- February 1, 2023
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A judge granted the prosecution’s motion to dismiss a murder case without prejudice and in good faith on Feb. 1.
Kenneil Cole, 28, was charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for allegedly shooting his roommate, 24-year-old Keon Delonte Wallace, on the 2400 block of Skyland Place, SE on June 25, 2018.
The defense attorney said he would not oppose the motion to dismiss the case, but that because it is without prejudice, meaning the prosecution can bring the case up again in the future, he would be ready to go through with the case.
The prosecutor said the prosecution has no intent of addressing the charges in the future, unless new evidence is discovered.
DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan approved the motion to dismiss.
As of Feb. 20, 2020, Cole was released under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP). After dismissing the case, Judge Raffinan told Kearney and his Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) representative that he would no longer need to be monitored.