A carjacking defendant faces court delays because he won’t participate in a mental observation session. DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe urged him to attend his next appointment with behavioral health specialists at an April 23 hearing.
Donnell Hannah, 26, is charged with unarmed carjacking and assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in an incident on July 21, 2024 on the 800 block of Southern Ave, SE. Hannah and another individual allegedly fired gunshots before stealing the victim’s car.
During the hearing, Russell Hairston, Hannah’s attorney, alerted Judge Pipe that his client did not attend his previously scheduled appointment. Judge Pipe emphasized that in order to move forward with his case, Hannah must comply with the April 29 assessment. Until it’s determined that a defendant understands the case against him, the matter can’t come to trial.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 7.
