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By
Emily Nordberg
- March 4, 2025
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DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan granted additional time to a new defense attorney to review the details of a homicide case before making a decision on the prosecution’s bond change request during a hearing on Feb. 28.
Gerald Thomas, 22, is charged with first-and-second-degree murder while armed, four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, attempted kidnapping while armed, carrying a pistol without a license, and seven counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting that resulted in the death of Dasha Cleary, 20, on Jan. 27, 2022, on the 4400 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. The incident left four others injured.
The prosecution requested a bond status change to 1329, which states “a person who has been conditionally released and who has violated a condition of release shall be subject to revocation of release, an order for detention…”
The prosecution argued Thomas’ detention is necessary as he was charged in connection to a shooting in Prince George’s County that occurred during his release related to this murder incident.
The prosecutor also mentioned Thomas is currently serving a 12 year sentence in Maryland, although it is unclear if it’s related to the PG incident.
Dominique Winters, Thomas’ recently appointed attorney, requested more time for the new defense team to review previous hearings and prepare a cohesive rebuttal against the bond change, and Judge Ryan granted the defense motion.
Parties are slated to reconvene March 28 for a detention hearing.