A DC Superior Court judge set a status hearing to reevaluate the effectiveness of mental health and substance abuse treatment for a murder defendant.
According to court documents, Sean Maichael Baker called 911 after she allegedly stabbed Robert Leroi Wiggins on the 300 block of 37th Street, SE, in 2016. Baker, 35, faces charges of second-degree murder while armed and assault with the intent to kill. She is claiming self defense and is currently released on personal recognizance.
Even though Baker is subject to drug tests and treatment, Judge Judith Bartnoff expressed concerns June 15 that Baker voluntarily missed treatment and avoided drug tests.
John Fowler, Baker’s defense attorney, said she missed the tests on May 28 and June 8 because of health issues that were not specified. Fowler said Baker “frequently communicates” with her assigned social worker.
The effectiveness of Baker’s treatment is scheduled for review at her next status hearing on Oct 12.
