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Holden Rafey [former]
- October 18, 2021
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The defense counsel in a murder case is requesting additional discovery before deciding whether to move to trial.
Demetrious Void, 34, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 24-year-old Anthony Lawson on the 6200 block of Eastern Avenue, NE, on Sept. 25, 2018.
The defendant is also charged with assault with a dangerous weapon while armed, possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, armed carjacking and unlawful possession of a firearm in this case.
Judge Danya Dayson offered parties an opportunity to set a trial date, but defense attorneys Matthew Davies and Will Alley said they are waiting for additional discovery materials from the prosecution before deciding whether to accept a plea agreement or move to trial.
Jude Dayson set another status hearing is set for Nov. 9.
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