Hearing Rescheduled Due To Defendant’s Physical, Mental Health Issues

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DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan rescheduled a homicide defendant’s hearing due to health problem on Sept. 11.

Khalid Claggett, 40, is charged with first- degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Isaac Aull Jr, 30. The incident occurred on June 11, 2021 on the 1600 block of Franklin Street, NE.

According to court documents, Aull sustained fatal injuries to the neck, torso and leg, resulting in his death.

During the hearing, Judge Raffinan alerted the parties that US Marshals stated Claggett had not shown up to the courthouse due to a medical issue.

Defense attorney Howard McEachern stated that the defendant’s post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) evaluation and report would be available in December.

Pending doctor’s confirmation of meeting with the defendant, parties are scheduled to reconvene on Dec. 9 for a status hearing.