Defense Requests Witness’s Contact Information

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 15, 2019
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During a hearing April 15, a defense attorney in a murder case requested information about a witness that could potentially prove his client is innocent.

Roscoe Jones is charged with first-degree murder while armed and felony murder while armed for his alleged role in the death of 33-year-old Mark Mosley on the 600 block of 46th Place, SE on Feb. 24.

Jones’ attorney, Blase Kearney, said a witness gave a statement to police that was “inconsistent” with surveillance footage in the case. Apparently, the witness said Mosley was involved in robbing Mosley, but not his murder. However, the witness refuses to cooperate, citing safety concerns. If called to testify, the witness plans to recant, documents state.

According to DC Courts, Kearney filed a motion on April 13 to compel the prosecution to hand over the witness’ contact information. However, the prosecutor said the law does not mandate her to fulfill the defense’s request.

The prosecution is scheduled to file a response to Kearny’s motion by April 19.

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman is expected to make a ruling at the next hearing, which is scheduled on April 22.

According to court documents, footage shows three suspects approach Mosley in a courtyard. Apparently, one of the suspects was holding a gun and began pushing Mosley out of the view of the camera, where he was later found by police suffering from gunshot wounds.

A witness identified the suspect with the gun as Jones, documents state. The witness told police Roscoe and the two other suspects robbed Mosley, going through his pockets and taking his jacket in the process. Apparently, Roscoe and the two other men then left the area. The witness said he later found out Mosley was killed “outback” near a garden area.