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Ivanna Ceballos
- September 10, 2024
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A shooting defendant’s attorney requested DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur release his client in a hearing on Sept. 9, citing prosecutorial issues delaying a trial.
Keith Walker, 30, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a March 7 shooting on the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace, SE, where an individual was shot in the ankle.
During the hearing, Walker’s attorney, Tamara Jones, requested his release on bond, arguing that the prosecution’s decision to conduct DNA testing delayed the trial, which was previously scheduled to begin Aug. 20. The lawyer asserted that Walker should not remain in custody due to the postponement.
Judge Arthur denied the request, stating that no material change in circumstances justified Walker’s release. He added the prosecution’s decision to conduct DNA testing was legitimate and not an attempt to delay the trial.
However, he gave the attorneys time to provide their arguments in writing.
Parties are slated to reconvene Sept. 18.