Defense seeks to test items with own lab in 2016 homicide case

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 27, 2018
Homicides | Suspects |

During a status hearing Jan. 26 in the case of a suspect charged with allegedly killing an 18-year-old in 2016, presiding Judge Milton Lee inquired about updates in the case.

Defense lawyers for Antwan Buchanan requested Innocence Protections Act (IPA) rights to test items with their own lab. IPA rights seek to ensure the fair administration of the death penalty and minimize the risk of executing innocent people. The defense has not chosen a lab to test items.

To the request, the prosecution asked that the defense list the items they would like to test by item number and description. Defense said they will send the proposal to the prosecution within two weeks.

In addition, the prosecution resent Jan. 26 transcripts and materials from witness 28 in the case for Judge Lee to review for exculpatory purposes.

Buchanan, who was 41 years old at the time of the shooting, was charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting death of Teshean Jermaine Ashe on Sept. 13, 2016, on the 700 Block of 16th St., NE.

Another status hearing has been set for March 9 at 10:30 a.m.