During a March 8 status hearing, a defense attorney asked for more time to retest DNA evidence in a murder case.
Jacobi Williams, 35, is charged with first-degree murder, armed carjacking, assault with intent to kill, and three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence all while on release in connection with the alleged shooting of Phillip Roache, 38, on Sept. 17, 2022, on the 7000 block of 5th Street NW.
In court, prosecutors were ready to move forward with the hearing as they have already gathered the DNA evidence in the case.
DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun allowed the defense to have more time to finish retesting DNA evidence.
All parties are scheduled to reconvene on May 16.
