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Aubree Tomasetti [former]
- September 29, 2023
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On Sept. 29, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan arraigned a homicide defendant involved in a traffic fatality.
Spiro Stafilatos, 36, was charged with second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and fleeing from a law enforcement officer for an incident that occurred on Dec. 30, 2022 on the 1400 block of New York Avenue, NW. The incident resulted in the death of 31-year-old Shuyu Sui.
According to court documents, Stafilatos sped away from a traffic stop, ran a red light and collided with a car, sending his vehicle spinning through a crossing intersection that then struck Sui while seriously injuring another victim.
Stafilatos entered a plea of not guilty and waived further reading of his indictment.
A trial date was set for March 10, 2025.
Parties will reconvene on Oct. 12 to address Stafilatos’ motion for modification of his bond.
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