Murder Defendant Request for Release Denied

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DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo denied a homicide defendant’s request to be released under location monitoring on Oct. 2.

Tremon Jackson, 21, is charged with second-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the murder of 20-year-old Charles Towles on the 1400 block of L Street, SE that occurred on Nov. 4, 2023.

According to court documents, video footage reveals Towles waiting outside a building when two suspects arrive. While footage does not clearly capture the actions of one of the suspects, it shows Towles engaging in a physical altercation with one of them. Moments later, the second suspect shot Towles before both suspects fled the scene.

Russell Hairston, Jackson’s attorney, requested that Jackson be released under global positioning system (GPS) monitoring.

However, the prosecution rebutted, referencing a prior hearing in which Judge Demeo ruled to maintain Jackson in custody.

Citing the lack of changed circumstances since that hearing, Judge Demeo denied the request.

Parties are set trial in January 2026.

They are slated to reconvene for the next hearing on Jan. 10, 2025.