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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- December 16, 2021
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A pretrial detainee in a murder case requested a DC Superior Court judge to allow him to be temporarily released so that he may attend his three-year-old son’s funeral. The judge denied the request but did allow him to be virtually present for the service.
Keshawn Taylor is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 26-year-old Tyree Brox on Dec. 21, 2020, on the 5000 block of Bass Place, SE.
Defense attorney Brandon Burrell filed the emergency motion on Dec. 14. During the Dec. 16 hearing, Judge Danya Dayson was unwilling to grant 22-year-old Taylor’s release due to his criminal history and the nature of the alleged murder. She said she wanted to ensure that he can attend his son’s funeral so she allowed him to go virtually. Taylor’s defense counsel said they can make arrangements with the defendant’s family.
Taylor’s case is currently awaiting indictment. His next hearing is set for Jan. 28.