Defense attorneys requested DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman adjust a homicide defendant’s release conditions to allow her to attend school and church, on April 24.
Jalynn Jamison, 18, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for her alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tristan Johnson at the 1900 block of C Street, SE near Stadium Armory Metro Station on Nov. 8, 2025.
Jamison’s attorneys, Hannah Claudio and Theodore Shaw, filed a motion to adjust Jamison’s release conditions to allow her to attend school and church while in home confinement.
According to Claudio, Jamison has been in full-compliance with her release conditions and argued she does not pose a danger to the community. Jamison would attend YouthBuild, a public charter school aimed at re-engaging students by blending workplace experience with post-secondary education. Claudio told Judge Edelman it is important for Jamison to continue pursuing her GED without pause.
The prosecutor opposed the adjustment, saying there are virtual options that would achieve the same result. She said due to the significance of the charge and the age of the victim, Jamison still poses a danger to the community despite her compliance.
Judge Edelman raised concerns about supervision at the school during worksite visitation. From his knowledge, YouthBuild gives the student leeway on worksites with little to no supervision. He prefers Jamison be enrolled in school but only attend the in-class sessions.
Judge Edelman ruled in abeyance, meaning suspending a decision until the next hearing. While he is respectful of the desire to go to church, Judge Edelman said, there are other options to worship from home and would likely deny thatrelease condition modification. On attending school, the judge requested the school certify in writing Jamison is able to attend in-classroom sessions without the worksite visits.
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 14.
