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Adriana Marroquin
, Mariam Kamate [former] - January 27, 2023
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On Jan. 27, a defendant waived her presence during a hearing for second-degree murder.
Wayneice Ellis, 30, is facing charges for second-degree murder while armed for her alleged involvement in a crime that occurred on Oct. 7, 2021, on the 600 block of Parkland Place, SE that resulted in the death of 41-year-old Talaya Wright.
Ellis did not show up to her hearing due to a transportation issue between the DC Jail and the DC Superior Court.
Her defense attorney, Quo Mieko Judkins, let DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun know that the defense and the prosecution were still in plea negotiations and would be ready to discuss them in the next hearing.
The defendant’s family was present to serve her custody papers for the baby she recently had. They were unable to do so due to her not being present.
The next status hearing is scheduled for March 17.
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