Attorney Says Client ‘Violently Ill,’ But Judge Denies Release

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DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz denied the release of a carjacking and shooting defendant after his defense attorney said he is having health issues on Aug. 16.

Donnell Hannah, 26, is charged with unarmed carjacking and assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in an incident on July 21 on the 800 block of Chesapeake Street, SE. He and an accomplice allegedly fired six bullets at the victim before stealing a car.

During the hearing, Hannah’s defense attorney, Russell Hairston requested Hannah be released from the jail due to health reasons. He said, since being at the jail, he has been “violently ill” including vomiting two times and receiving medical treatment.

Judge Leibovitz denied Hannah’s release but said she will issue a medical alert to the jail so Hannah can get the care he needs.

Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 30.