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Adriana Marroquin
- September 27, 2023
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On Sept. 27, prosecutors filed a motion to upgrade the charges for an adolescent girl accused in the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old.
The defendant, a 16-year-old female, is charged with second-degree murder for her alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of Naima Liggon, 16, on Aug. 27. The incident occurred outside a McDonald’s restaurant on the 1900 block of 14th Street, NW.
Prosecutors alerted the court they had filed a motion to amend the charge and upgrade it to first-degree murder while armed. The motion was quickly opposed by defense attorneys, who stated they would be filing a response to the motion in writing.
Prosecutors also requested the Oct. 12 trial date be delayed, which was granted by DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell IV. A new trial date was set for Nov. 13.
The defendant will remain held at the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) as she awaits trial.
Parties are expected to return Nov. 1 for a trial readiness hearing.