A DC Superior Court judge recommended that the prosecution use a thumb drive to exchange large amounts evidence with the defense in a murder case that is currently awaiting indictment.
Diantre Smith, 45, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 28-year-old Nyesha Galloway on Dec. 20, 2019, in a wooded area on the west side of the 400 block of 42nd Street, NE.
During the April 27 hearing, the prosecution said they have provided all DNA results and discovery material in the case; however, the file is too large for the defense to upload. The prosecution will send a thumb drive with the discovery evidence to the defense.
Defense attorney Madalyn Harvey asked the prosecution when the case would be indicted, which would allow them to progress towards setting a trial date. The prosecution did not have a definitive answer.
The prosecution plans to provide an update about the indictment at the next hearing, which Judge Milton Lee scheduled for Sept. 20. The defense will follow up on any outstanding motions with the judge’s chambers.
In the meantime, Smith will remain held at DC Jail.
Lauren Pelzner wrote this article.
