On Feb. 23, an acquitted homicide defendant’s remaining charges were dismissed before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein.
Elhadji Ndiaye, 24, was originally charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, tampering with physical evidence, and destruction of property, in connection to the death of 21-year-old Travis Ruth on the 2700 block of Jasper Street, NE on Jan. 18, 2019.
On Feb. 2, a jury acquitted Ndiaye of all charges, except the robbery while armed charge and the obstruction of justice charge. They alerted the court they were unable to reach a verdict on the two charges.
On Feb. 23, the prosecution informed the court that they had dismissed the two remaining charges against Ndiaye, and announced that “the case is closed.”
Ndiaye still has to wear the ankle monitor due to his involvement in another case, which was not discussed in open court.
No further dates were set.
