A homicide defendant received the OK from DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan to return to the lower security Central Treatment Facility (CTF) at the DC Jail on Sept. 12.
Maurice Corbin, 46, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Daquan Gardner on April 30, 2024 on the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, NE.
Following Corbin’s arraignment on Aug. 22, 2024, he was placed in a CTF program as per the request of the defense. However, by his next status hearing on Sept. 25, 2024, Corbin had been moved from CTF placement to the general population at the jail.
The defense noted that they had reached an agreement with the prosecution, and would enter a plea deal at their next hearing on Oct. 17, 2025, though the terms were not mentioned. In the meantime, the defense once again requested that Corbin be moved back to CTF, which Judge Ryan approved.
The parties are slated to convene on Oct. 17.
