DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman released a homicide defendant awaiting retrial, so he could be detained in Montgomery County, Maryland during a hearing on June 18.
Anthony Green, 39, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Terence Akindo on the 2300 block of 13th Place, NE on July 30, 2023. Akindo died from two gunshot wounds to his head and chest.
A mistrial was declared on May 30 after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Prosecutors stated their intent to retry the case and parties scheduled a new trial for Aug. 3, 2026.
According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, Green is charged with attempted first-degree murder among other charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting in Montgomery County, Maryland on July 15, 2023. The victim sustained injuries from two gunshots.
During the hearing, Judge Edelman agreed to Green’s transfer to a detention facility in Montgomery County.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Oct. 31.
