DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann detained a young carjacking defendant after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing on June 5.
Jabari Brown, 19, is charged with armed carjacking for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on May 27 on the 1300 block of E, NE. According to court documents, a suspect later identified as Brown, among others, allegedly stole a victim’s vehicle.
During the hearing, Brown’s attorney, Russell Hairston, alerted Judge Herrmann of Brown’s intent to waive his right to a preliminary hearing in which he would hear evidence against him, and requested his release under home confinement and GPS monitoring. According to Hairston, Brown has ample support in the community, including his mother, which would ensure he complies with all court conditions.
The prosecution objected citing the seriousness of the charge.
Judge Herrmann agreed and denied Brown’s request for release.
Parties are slated to reconvene June 18.
