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Namita Nair [former]
- June 17, 2024
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Alphonso Oliver’s lawyer waived his right to independently test DNA evidence found at a crime scene in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on June 14.
Oliver, 34, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, and carrying a pistol without a license, for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of 16-year-old Levoire Simmons on July 5, 2022. The shooting occurred on the 700 block of Kenilworth Terrace NE.
With a trial slated for 2025, the prosecution announced to the court that they have not conducted DNA testing and have no intention to.
Judge O’Keefe informed Oliver of his right to perform independent DNA testing but he declined.
The court is set to reconvene for a follow up on May 16, 2025.