A carjacking defendant’s request for release was granted by DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Oct. 8.
Darryl Butler, 19, and Julan Byrd, 17, are charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in a carjacking on Sept. 1 on the 5500 block of Jay Street, NE.
Byrd also faces a robbery while armed charge in connection to the incident. He is charged as an adult under Title 16.
Butler’s attorney, Wole Falodun, filed a motion for a bond review requesting Butler be released to home confinement and GPS monitoring, like Byrd. According to Falodun, Butler’s lack of a criminal record, and his desire to continue his studies, suggest he should be released to the community as he awaits further proceedings.
Byrd was granted release to home confinement and monitoring on Oct. 4. Judge Di Toro also granted Butler’s request to be in 24 hour home confinement with GPS monitoring.
Parties will reconvene on Nov. 13.
