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By
Phoebe McConnell
- November 7, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo delayed a ruling on a motion for release from the DC jail during a status hearing on Nov. 7, because the defendant failed to appear for the third time.
Iesha Marks, 30, is charged with first-degree murder while armed drive-by or random shooting, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for of her alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Donald Childs, 46, on the 4900 block of New Hampshire Avenue, NW on July 23, 2023.
Marks previously failed to appear because she had been sick, and during this third attempt to resolve a pending motion, Marks was again a no-show. It was unclear as to why, and her defense attorney, Dana Page, also stated she did not know the reason.
Judge Demeo mentioned that sometimes defendants avoid court and asked for the US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) to find out what’s happening.
If Marks is sick, Judge Demeo said her condition should be actively addressed, and the parties should be alerted to her status.
A new date for the status hearing was set for Dec 12.