Defense Attains Second Attorney for Murder Trial

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On Oct 26,  a judge granted the defense’s request for co-counsel in a murder case. 

Denzel Grandson, 26, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 36-year-old  Simwone Milstead at 2700 block of Langston Place, SE in 2014. Milstead succumbed to his injuries at a hospital the following day.

According to DC Courts, attorney Charles Murdter, a partner at the Law Offices of Oliver and Murdter in Washington, DC, will assist defense attorney Andrea Antonelli with the case.

In addition to another defense attorney, Assistant United States Attorney Ellen D’Angelo was assigned to the case.

A status hearing has been scheduled on Dec. 14 to discuss an inquiry on DNA testing.

Follow D.C. Witness for updates on the case.