Defense Needs More Time to Review Evidence

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A defense attorney requested to continue his client’s hearing to review new evidence with the defendant.

Khamari Perkins, 19, is charged with the first-degree murder of Naseem Simpson, 18, who died from a gunshot wound on March 26 on the 3000 block of 14th Street, NW.

Perkins’ presence was waived for the hearing.

Defense attorney Kevann Gardner said he requested the continuation because he has not been able to share evidence with his client because of the restrictions at the DC jail due to COVID-19.

Gardner said that he is working with DC jail to deliver the new evidence to Perkins.

Judge Michael O’Keefe granted the continuation, which has been scheduled on June 23.

Perkins remains in confinement without bail.

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