Court Update: May 29

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 30, 2020
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On May 29, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released one inmate.

There was one hearing that was in relation to emergency releases because of COVID-19.

A judge decided to hold Brittney Marshall for a mental competency exam. She is charged with multiple misdemeanors, including attempted threats to do bodily harm, unlawful entry of private property and contempt. Marshall’s mental observation hearing is scheduled to occur on June 29.

A judge also decided not to amend Charles Wheeler’s sentence. Wheeler pleaded guilty to attempt to commit robbery in 2019.

One case was vacated, while a murder case was scheduled in error.

Judges denied requests for release for four defendants.

In total there were 13 defendants whose cases were heard on May 29. You can read about each case on dcwitness.org.