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Adriana Marroquin
- September 1, 2023
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This case was acquitted on Nov. 15, 2023.
On Sept. 1, Michael Austin waived his right to independently test DNA evidence recovered from a homicide crime scene.
Austin, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Kayvon Kinney on the 1800 block of Gainesville Street, SE, on May 24, 2020.
Prosecutors alerted the court they were not planning on testing any of the evidence for DNA, as the only evidence that was recovered from the crime scene were spent shell casings.
When asked by DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein if he intended to test any of the available evidence, Austin alerted the court he would be waiving his right.
Parties are expected back for a trial readiness hearing on Oct. 13.
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