During a status hearing, Jan. 31, counsel said the defense plans to independently test the evidence with their own experts.
Antonio Upshaw, 31, and co-defendant Gabriel Brown, 33, are both charged with first-degree murder while armed for their allegeled involvement in the murder of Tyrone Johnson, 24. The incident occured on March 10, 2017, on the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.
However, before a decision can be made, defense attorneys Kevin Irving and Ronald Resetarits said they needed more time to go through evidence.
The defense also raised concern over grand jury material being too heavily redacted, saying that it won’t be of any use.
The prosecution sent the defense results, notes and data in January.
DC Superior Court Judge Todd. E Edelman told both parties to come to an agreement over what information they wish to have unredacted.
Judge Eldeman scheduled a status hearing on Feb. 25.
This article was written by Lea Gianasso.
