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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- July 29, 2020
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On July 29, DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell heard 13 extradition hearings, where all defendants were charged with being fugitives from justice from various jurisdictions.
Of the 13 cases, Judge Crowell dismissed seven per the prosecution’s request.
One of the defendants, Kevin Kyle, was held by Judge Crowell in order for Virginia authorities to pick him up.
According to Kyle’s defense attorney, he tried to turn himself over to Virginia in April but they told him they were not accepting walk-ins due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The attorney requested Judge Crowell reschedule the hearing in order for Kyle to turn himself in again, citing that Virginia is now in Phase 3 of their re-opening.
Judge Crowell held the defendant, however, citing his very limited options under the law. Virginia will have until Aug. 3 to pick Kyle up from DC Jail or another extradition hearing will be held in DC.
The prosecution requested 30-day extensions on four cases as they were still waiting on paperwork from the demanding jurisdictions. Judge Crowell granted the extensions.
One defendant failed to appear for his extradition hearing as well as failed to turn himself in to the demanding jurisdiction. Judge Crowell issued a bench warrant for his arrest.