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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- January 10, 2025
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In a Jan. 10 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz, a murder suspect turned down DNA testing of the prosecution’s evidence.
Antwain Ulmer, 20, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Charles Sullivan on July 9, 2023, on the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE.
Ulmer’s attorney, Frances D’Antuono, said even though there was physical evidence in the case including clothing, blood residue and the victim’s gun there was little to test.
Judge Kravitz acknowledged the defense’s position and advised Ulmer of his right to test the evidence and if he understood he was waiving the opportunity guaranteed by the Innocence Protection Act. Ulmer said he agreed.
Meanwhile, Ulmer’s co-counsel, Thomas Healy suggested that Ulmer would be pleading self-defense in the killing.
Judge Kravitz set Ulmer’s trial to begin on June 15.