DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean granted a carjacking defendant’s request for release on Feb. 27.
Lamar Stephens, 37, is charged with armed carjacking, five counts of robbery while armed, five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, eleven counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in a May 26, 2024 carjacking on the 2000 block of 13th Street, NW.
Stephens’ attorney, Marnitta King, requested his release due to his extensive injuries resulting from attacks at the DC Jail. Stephens visibly winced in pain and was unable to walk to his chair during the proceeding.
Judge McLean acknowledged Stephens’ medical issue, granting his release to home confinement with GPS monitoring and special permission for medical appointments.
Parties are slated to reconvene April 8.
