A shooting defendant’s request for pretrial release was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Sep. 3.
Marcus Reavenell, 48, has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting at the intersection of Foote and 58th Streets, NE on May 14. No injuries were reported.
The defense, led by attorney Lisbeth Sapirstein, asked for Reavenell to be released on electronic monitoring before trial, citing his work with children with autism, the amount of time that has passed since his prior convictions, and the fact that no one was injured.
Judge Arthur denied any changes in pre-trial status and pointed to the violent nature of the crime and the fact that Reavenell has three prior convictions for firearms related charges.
Parties are set to reconvene on Sep. 22.
