Judge Grants Release to Defendant Following Trial Delay

By Sonia Vazquez [former] - July 9, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

A defendant was put on house arrest on July 8 by DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian due to his trial date’s delay because of a scheduling conflict with the prosecution.

Calvon Brown, 31, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on March 22 at Lee’s Liquors located on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. 

Due to a scheduling conflict, the prosecution requested additional time to investigate and indict the case in preparation for trial, requesting it be set in August which is not prejudiced against the defendant as it falls within the 100-day deadline. 

Judge Christian denied the request due to not being able to sit in August.

With no opposition from the defense, the trial date was moved to Sept. 16. 

However, defense attorney Tammy Thom requested Brown be released until the trial date, arguing the delay was not Brown’s fault. 

Judge Christian granted the request with the terms of Brown being on 24-hour house arrest. 

According to court documents, an individual, identified as Brown, allegedly confronted the victim in the store before engaging in a physical fight when Brown allegedly took out a gun and shot the victim once in the buttocks area. 

Parties are slated to return to court on Sept. 3.