A routine status hearing on Sept. 15 took an unexpected turn when defense attorneys Shawn Sukumar and Jason Clark raised new questions about their client’s mental status at the time of his plea rejection.
Karlos Bibb, 25, is charged with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in a high-speed car chase that led to the death of 20-year old Jamya Williams at the intersection of 14th and K Street, NW, on July 3, 2021.
While Bibb’s trial was originally scheduled for June 9, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt set a new date to allow for continuing investigation.
On May 19, 2023, Bibb rejected a plea offer from the prosecution. The defense now plans to question Bibb’s mental competency at the time of this rejection.
Sukumar and Clark stated that they were working with a neuropsychologist to review Bibb’s medical records, and that they planned to file a motion within the next week.
“I’m intrigued, I can’t wait,” Judge Brandt said. “This is going to be very interesting.”
Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 18.
