A fatal shooting defendant pleaded not guilty before D.C Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson in a hearing on July 18.
Iesha Marks, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm for her alleged involvement in the murder of 46-year-old Donald Childs on July 30, 2023, on the 100 block of Farragut Street, NW.
Marks’ defense attorney, Nikki Lotze, asserted Marks’ constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial. She asked the prosecution to disclose all evidence to which the defense is entitled.
Marks was originally scheduled to be arraigned with her co-defendant, Daniel Bangura, who is also charged with first-degree murder while armed. US Marshals told the court Bangura was not at the DC jail, but they did not know why, and Judge Dayson waived his appearance.
Lotze asked for Marks’ appearance to be waived at the next hearing, which Judge Dayson granted.
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug 8.
