DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied release for a shooting defendant on July 1.
Marcus Martin, 28, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 4200 block of East Capitol Street, NE, on Jan. 11, 2024, where one person was injured.
In the hearing, the prosecution’s motion to delay the trial was granted, and Judge Brandt vacated the original trial dates set for July.
Martin’s defense attorney, Quo Mieko Judkins, highlighted that it may be a while before Martin’s trial, which was rescheduled for December 8 and requested his release with strict conditions like home confinement.
Judge Brandt stated that it was premature to talk about potential release.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on September 18 at 9:30am.
