Defense Motions to Change Judge’s Substantial Probability Ruling

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A murder defendant’s defense attorney said he plans to motion against a judge’s substantial probability ruling.

Elijah Jarmon, 18, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the death of 18-year-old Taquan Pinkney on the 2800 bloack of Stanton Road, SE on Sept. 9, 2018. Jarmon was 17 at the time of the crime. He is being charged as an adult.

James King, Jarmon’s defense attorney, said he plans to file a motion to reduce DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson’s substantial probability ruling to probable cause.

Judge Dayson gave King until Oct. 9 to file the motion.

According to court documents, two other individuals were also involved in the murder. In October, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested another juvenile in connection to the murder.

King also requested a status hearing in a week to discuss the terms of a plea deal. The defense said it would have an answer at the next status hearing.

A motions hearing to discuss any testing, plea negotiations and the defense’s probable cause motion is scheduled on Oct. 28 

Jarmon is being held without bail at DC Jail.

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