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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- April 16, 2020
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DC Superior Court Judge Anita Josey-Herring denied releasing a man who is currently waiting to be re-tried for a 2013 case.
Victor Coley, 57, is charged with assault with the intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm or destructive device and possession of ammunition.
Coley was found guilty on all charges on Feb. 24, 2015. However, after receiving a 40-year sentence, Coley filed a motion to reopen his case due to ineffective counsel. On Dec. 7, 2018, his case was reopened.
Coley’s new trial began on Nov. 12, 2019. Due to motions issues, the trial was paused until January 2020. However, the trial was vacated after Coley submitted a motion to obtain a new attorney on Dec. 20, 2019. He was finally granted new counsel on Feb. 7, 2020.
The bond review hearing was originally supposed to take place on April 14 but was rescheduled to April 16 when the DC Jail experienced a phone and power outage.
Coley is scheduled for a status hearing on June 12.