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Elizabeth Bernstein
- September 17, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian delayed a shooting trial by a day because evidence was late getting to the defense. The decision came during a hearing on Sept. 16.
Calvon Brown, 31, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business 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. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.
Brown’s lawyer, Tammy Thom, asked the court to dismiss the case for late disclosure but Judge Christian denied the request though he agreed to a continuance.
The defense argued that the majority of evidence was submitted a week before trial. It pertains to allegedly inconsistent statements the victim made about who shot him as well as a video of an individual identified as Brown at the store prior to the shooting.
Brown addressed the court and stated that he is “100 percent ready,” and Thom stated that she is ready to follow her client’s wishes.
Judge Christian ruled that the trial will resume on Sept. 17.