The prosecution told DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean on Feb. 25 that they want unspecified statements made by the victim about a carjacking defendant to be struck from evidence during trial.
Nicolas Delgado, 31, is charged with unarmed carjacking, kidnapping, two counts of first-degree theft, two counts of robbery, second-degree theft, attempted credit card fraud, threat to kidnap or injure a person, and two counts of simple assault for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on July 8, 2020, at the 5400 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.
The prosecution referred to a recorded interview with a victim who shared personal beliefs about the defendant’s alleged ties with a criminal cartel. They intend to strike those statements during trial.
Bryan Bookhard, Delgado’s defense attorney, said the information could come up during cross examination. Judge McLean told the parties, if necessary, they should advise her to tell the victim not to mention anything related to a cartel.
Parties are slated to reconvene Feb. 26.
