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D.C. Witness Staff
- August 18, 2020
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On Aug. 17, a DC Superior Court judge continued three defendants’ cases.
Deswon Franklin is charged with simple assault and second-degree theft for allegedly punching a victim and stealing an airpod case on May 27 on the 1000 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.
Franklin’s attorney, Everald Thompson, said the prosecution has extended a plea offer and requested that the status hearing be continued.
Judge Robert Okun agreed, continuing the hearing to Sept. 1.
Ismael Hernandez is charged with simple assault and possession of a prohibited weapon for allegedly having a knife and assaulting and threatening a victim on the 3100 block of Mount Pleasant Street, NW on June 11.
At the request of defense attorney Miguel Serrano, Judge Okun scheduled a detention hearing for Aug. 26.
Cedric Moore is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly shooting at a group of people who were walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of Alabama Avnue and 13th Street, SE on June 22.
Moore was scheduled to address an emergency bond review motion on Aug. 17. However, Judge Okun indicated that the case judge should preside over the matter.
Defense attorney Quo Judkins has reached out to Judge Michael O’Keefe’s chambers and will follow up to schedule a hearing.