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By
Lauren Andreala
- December 2, 2024
Carjacking
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An unarmed carjacking defendant was denied his request for release again by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro based on past rulings on Dec. 2.
Kendall Joiner, 21, is charged with unarmed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an incident on the 2000 block of Savannah Street, SE on May 30.
Joiner and his co-defendant, Rickey Lindsey, allegedly pointed firearms at a victim in the passenger’s seat, forcing him out of the car, assaulting the victim, and then proceeding to steal the car.
At the hearing, Joiner’s defense attorney, Sellano Simmons, requested Joiner be released until the next hearing. Simmons argued he is young, a long-term resident of DC, and had various family members who could look after him.
Judge Di Toro denied his request, based on her ruling from Oct. 4. According to Judge Di Toro, nothing has changed significantly since the previous hearing that would cause Judge Di Toro to approve Joiner’s release request.
Parties are set to reconvene on Jan. 14.