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Namita Nair [former]
- June 17, 2024
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Before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, homicide defendant Dohn Harmon stated his intention to perform independent DNA testing on June 14.
Harmon, 24, is charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault with intent to kill while armed, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kelvin Goggins on the 1800 block of Q Street, SE, on July 1, 2020.
With a jury trial slated for Feb. 3, 2025, the prosecution alerted the court they have begun DNA testing of evidence.
Judge O’Keefe informed Harmon of his right to independently perform DNA testing on evidence that either contained his DNA or evidence that the prosecution did not test.
Harmon’s attorney, Steven Kiersh alerted the court that the defense intends to perform their own DNA testing.
Courts will reconvene on Nov. 8.