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- October 28, 2021
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A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a trial for a juvenile murder case.
The defendant is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Richard Bangura on the 2400 block of Franklin Street, NE, on Aug. 9, 2020. Bangura, 18, succumbed to his injuries on Aug. 16, 2020.
During the Oct. 27 hearing, the prosecution said no plea offer has been filed at this time but they have begun sharing discovery evidence with defense counsel.
Defense attorney Phillip Stillman asked Judge Andrea Hertzfeld to set a trial date.
The prosecution said they expect the trial to last at least a few days. They will be bringing in witnesses, including experts.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Nov. 4.
The trial is expected to begin on Dec. 13. Judge Hertzfeld also set a Nov. 29 deadline for motions, with responses due by Dec. 6.
A status heating was also set for Dec. 2.