Prosecutors dismissed a case connected to a homicide before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on July 1.
Rashod Dunbar, 27, was charged with accessory after the fact assault with intent to kill for his alleged involvement in assisting in the murder of Pamela Thomas, 54, on Feb. 9, 2022 at 500 Block of Division Avenue NE.
Dunbar’s co-defendant, Dion Lee, 27, pled guilty to second-degree murder on March 16 and was sentenced to 21 years and five years supervised probation on June 26.
Dunbar was originally supposed to have a jury trial on March 16, but that was cancelled due to Lee’s guilty plea.
The prosecution alerted Judge Park that they dismissed Dunbar’s case without prejudice, meaning they can re-charge him if further evidence is obtained.
Dunbar’s attorney, Carrie Weletz, asked that it be dismissed with prejudice, meaning the case would be permanently closed. Judge Park explained that there was “no legal basis” for this, and denied her request.
No further dates were set.
