A motion to reinstate a murder co-defendant’s release was discussed in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park during a July 30 hearing.
Alonzo Brown, 28, is charged with conspiracy, first-degree murder while armed, four counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, and five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Michael Taylor, 21, on Jan. 19, 2019 on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE.
Judge Jason Park scheduled a new trial in May of 2026 for Brown, 28, and co-defendant Naquel Henderson,27, after their first trial ended in a mistrial. Defense attorney Steven Kiersh requested that Brown be released in the meantime.
The prosecution opposed Brown’s release, citing a still unresolved case in Maryland and arguing that the circumstances of his detention have not changed. They also noted there is an existing bench warrant for him in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Kiersh argued that the PG warrant was issued because of Brown’s detention in DC. Kiersh stated the warrant would be dismissed once Brown’s Maryland case is resolved.
Judge Park said he expects his Maryland case can be tried first and asked that Kiersh make contact with Brown’s lawyers in Maryland to coordinate trial dates.
Meanwhile, he is not currently in a position to make a decision on reinstating Brown’s release.
Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 20.
