DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur postponed a carjacker’s sentencing again on July 7 to allow him to complete school.
On Oct. 9, 2025, Kamari Montgomery, 17, and Fadil Compaore, 18, pleaded guilty to robbery for their involvement in a carjacking at the intersection of 12th and Newton Street, NE on May 2, 2025.
Montgomery and Compaore were both charged as adults under Title 16. That allows prosecutions to file charges as youthful defendants as adults accused of more serious crimes.
Mongomery is currently at the Youth Services Center (YSC) in DC awaiting sentencing. His attorneys, Madhuri Swarna and Lauren Morehouse, argued that Montgomery has a supportive team helping him finish school at YSC. If he were to be transferred to another facility after sentencing, he would lose credits and would have to transition to another option.
Morehouse also said that Montgomery wants to start community service if he could be sentenced under the Youth Act while he is still in DC–a requirement he needs to complete for school, according to his defense.
Judge Arthur granted a another continuance to allow Montgomery to finish school.
Parties are set to reconvene Sept. 18.
