A defense attorney in a felony case provided an update about a DNA test that was requested in March.
Perry Morton was charged with armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in December 2018. The following August, he was indicted for armed robbery, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, attempt to commit armed robbery, assault with a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license, destruction of property worth $1,000 or more, fleeing a law enforcement officer, leaving after colliding with property, possession of an ammunition feeding device and unlawful possession of ammunition.
DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker said the reason for the Oct. 15 hearing was to ensure that the update would be on the record.
Defense attorney Wole Folodun said the requested testing had faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that the first two samples collected did not contain enough DNA to satisfactorily complete the test.
Testing of a third sample is expected to be completed as soon as possible, Folodun said he will notify the prosecution of the results in two weeks.
Morton’s next court appearance is scheduled for March 23. In the meantime, he remains released on his promise to return to court with orders to report to the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA.)
Abigail Grifno wrote this article
