On Aug. 5, a defendant waived his right to have a hearing to determine if his case has enough evidence to go to trial.
Anthony Owens, 40, and his co-defendant, Johnnie Burke, are charged with assault with intent to commit robbery for allegedly attempting to kidnap and rob a victim on the 1300 block of Good Hope Road, SE, on April 15. An uninvolved subject shot at both of the defendants, causing them to be wounded.
Owens and his attorney, Everald Thompson requested that the case be returned to the Judge Michael Ryan, who was previously overseeing it.
Judge Ronna Beck granted Thompson’s request.
Owens is scheduled to appear in court again on Oct. 30. He is currently being held in DC Jail.
