After an eight day stretch, Jurors were asked to take about a two week break, then continue deliberations for a homicide case before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on April 21.
Jaime Macedo, 25, is charged with first-degree felony murder while armed, attempted robbery while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction of more than one year, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Maxwell Emerson. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Alumni Lane, NE, on July 5, 2023.
The jury began deliberating on April 9 before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz but Judge Edelman is now presiding over the case in Judge Kravitz’s absence.
On the eighth day of deliberations, in notes, many jurors raised concerns about personal obligations, such as international travel, graduation ceremonies, and job related commitments. One juror also expressed that a member of their jury felt ill and might require a visit to the emergency room.
As a result, Judge Edelman instructed the jurors to resume deliberations on May 4.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 27 for a motions hearing.
