Homicide Co-Defendant’s Request for Severance Denied

By Mia Febles , Nicole Hansen - February 20, 2024
Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

On Feb. 16, a motion to sever three co-defendant’s cases was denied before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe.

Daivion Williams, 25, Dijon Williams, 24, and Steven Washington, 24, are charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, conspiracy, attempt to commit robbery while armed, carrying a pistol without a license, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for their alleged involvement in the death of 30-year-old Nurudeen Thomas on the 4100 block of 14th Street, NW, on July 21, 2020. 

Daivion’s defense attorneys, Errin Scialpi and Andrew Ain, submitted a motion for severance due to the potential prejudice he might face in a joint trial. Their motion was denied. 

Washington’s defense attorneys, Veronice Holt and Quo Mieko Judkins, requested that his release conditions be modified. Instead of Washington remaining in home confinement, they requested he be allowed to go to work and be tracked with a GPS monitor. 

Judge O’Keefe granted their request, arguing that Washington has shown substantial compliance while in home confinement. 

Dijon is still being held in Georgia, and his presence was waived for today’s hearing. 

Parties are expected back in court on Feb. 7, 2025.