A defendant waived his right to independently test DNA evidence in front of DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on June 20.
Tremon Jackson, 21, is charged with second-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the murder of 20-year-old Charles Towles on the 1400 block of L Street, SE that occurred on Nov. 4, 2023.
On June 20, Jackson was presented several items that could be up to be independently DNA tested. Some of the items included: five cartridges and bullet fragments, a face mask, and projectiles.
During the hearing, Tremon waived his right and acknowledged that he could not get them tested later.
Tremon’s attorney, Russell Harriston, also asked Judge Dayson for Harriston to be released on home confinement but the motion was denied. Parties are set to reconvene on Oct. 24.
