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Phoebe McConnell
- October 21, 2024
Carjacking
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A carjacking defendant’s request to modify his release conditions was denied on Oct. 18 by DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur.
Ion Cooper, 20, Javard Harris, 23, and Omari Dantignac, 19, are charged with unarmed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in two carjacking incidents on Dec. 1, 2023 on the 1700 Block of Bay Street, SE and the 900 Block on 3rd Street, SE.
Dantignac’s defense attorney, Molly Bunke, requested to modify his release conditions, specifically the removal of GPS monitoring. She noted that the defendant is employed and had finished a college class with a 100 percent score, demonstrating he is not a risk and a contributing member of society.
The prosecution objected, because Dantignac’s co-defendants are incarcerated on the same charges.
Judge Arthur refused to modify the conditions given the seriousness of the incident.
The parties also alerted Judge Arthur that they are in plea negotiations.
Parties are slated to reconvene Nov. 8.