DC Superior Court Renee Raymond accepted a defendant’s waiver of his right to a preliminary hearing, and denied his release during a Feb. 7 hearing.
Miquel Beasley, 22, is charged with armed carjacking for his alleged involvement in a carjacking that occurred on March 22, 2024 on the 3900 block of 1st Street, SE.
Beasley’s attorney, Lauchland Nicholas, advised Judge Raymond that in addition to waiving the hearing Beasley requested release under 24-hour home confinement.
The prosecution was opposed, highlighting Beasley’s criminal history and the compelling evidence against him including surveillance footage, cell site data allegedly placing him near the incident, and the positive identification of the suspect ostensibly by someone who knows him.
Judge Raymond said Beasley’s criminal history is “very concerning,” ultimately deciding to deny his release. Following the ruling, Beasley grew emotional and began to cry, pleading with his attorney, stating that he needed to return home to care for his one-month-old baby fathered with his girlfriend.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 28.
