A carjacking defendant waived his preliminary hearing, foregoing his right to rebut facts presented by the prosecution, on June 27 before DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond.
Tony Walker, 28, is charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unauthorized use of a vehicle, first-degree theft, and unarmed carjacking for his alleged involvement in a theft and carjacking incident on the 400 block of Marietta Place, NW on Jan. 10.
Terrence Austin, Walker’s defense attorney, asked the judge to reconsider holding the defendant as the case continues.
The prosecution asked for a continued hold considering the safety of the community, saying Walker was also a suspect in a theft that happened earlier that night.
Judge Raymond ruled that presumption of dangerousness has not been rebutted based on the clear and concise evidence presented in court, and Walker will stand trial. She held him without bond.
Parties are slated Aug. 6 for a status hearing.
