Judge Denies Murder Defendant’s Release

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During a hearing June 15, a DC Superior Court judge denied the release of a man who is charged with second-degree murder while armed.

Ricardo Boston allegedly shot Dante Coleman, 20, on the 3900 block of First Street, SE in 2017.

Judge Judith Bartnoff denied the defense’s request to place Boston, 23, under the High Intensity Supervision Program. Judge Bartnoff said she was not given any new information that would convince her that Boston was not a danger to society.

Boston is scheduled for another felony status conference on Aug. 10. His trial is scheduled for March 29, 2019.