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D.C. Witness Staff
- April 27, 2020
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On April 27, a DC Superior Court judge released a defendant after his initial release was revoked.
Mamadou Seck was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction on Aug. 6, 2019. Seck’s hearing had been rescheduled three times because of a power outage at the DC Jail, a continuance for reasons that were not explained on the DC Courts’ website, and lack of an interpreter.
D.C. Witness previously reported that Seck was released to take care of an outstanding warrant in Virginia and was instructed to return to pretrial services after taking care of the warrant. However, on April 22 Seck’s release was revoked because of his inability to leave the jail.
Judge Todd Edelman released Seck with conditions imposed. It is unclear whether or not Seck is allowed to respond to his warrant in Virginia.
Seck filed a motion for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic on April 7.
A motion hearing is scheduled for July 7.