Two unarmed carjacking co-defendants waived their rights to perform DNA testing of evidence on Nov. 14, before DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian.
Eligah Hughes, 34, and his co-defendant, Elias Robertson, 29, are charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and unarmed carjacking for their alleged involvement in a carjacking, which occurred on Feb. 25, on the 1000 block of F Street, NE.
According to court documents, an individual identified as Robertson approached the victim and told her he wanted her keys and had a knife. The police allegedly found the keys to the victim’s stolen vehicle in Hughes’ possession.
At the hearing, Anthony Eugene Smith, Hughes attorney, and Jason M. Kalafat, Robertson’s attorney, informed the court of their intent to waive their rights of DNA testing.
Additionally, Robertson was arraigned, and pleaded not guilty.
Parties are set to reconvene on Jan. 29.
