Judge Dismisses 27 Cases During Extradition Hearings

By D.C. Witness Staff - December 9, 2020
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On Dec. 9, DC Superior Court Judge Sean Staples heard 38 extradition hearings, where all defendants were charged with being fugitives from justice from various jurisdictions.

Of the 38 cases, Judge Staples dismissed 27 per the prosecution’s request. 

One of the defendants, Jonathan Fenwick, was held by Judge Staples for Maryland authorities to pick him up within three business days.

The prosecution requested thirty-day extensions on three cases as they are still waiting on paperwork from the demanding jurisdictions. Judge Staples granted these extensions, giving the demanding jurisdictions until Dec. 14 to pick them up. 

One of the defendants, who was in the hospital, and was unable to turn himself in to authorities in North Carolina. Judge Staples granted the extension for his case. Authorities will have until Dec. 14 to pick him up. 

Seven defendants failed to appear for their extradition hearings. They also did not surrender to the demanding jurisdictions. Judge Staples issued bench warrants for their arrests.