A carjacking defendant waived the right to independently test DNA evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Feb. 20
Jerrell Smith, 32, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, and two counts of armed carjacking for his alleged involvement in a carjacking turned stabbing incident on June 7, 2023 at the intersection of South Capitol Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. One individual sustained injuries.
During the hearing, the prosecution told Judge Ryan they collected evidence which they are not testing including a tank top, jersey, knife and buckle swab.
Hannah Claudio, Smith’s defense attorney, told the court he has decided to waive his rights to independent DNA testing and to go ahead and set trial dates.
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 27.
