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By
Radhakund Ramnarine [former]
- December 16, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe ruled on Dec. 11 a homicide defendant won’t have to remain in Maryland while facing charges in DC pending trial.
Jayden Bracey, 23, and Jadohn Bracey, 25, are charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in the murder of Angela Washington, 41, on Sept. 2, 2021, on the 3300 block of 10th Place, SE.
Jayden was originally held in the Jessup Correctional Facility in Maryland where he is serving another sentence for a robbery charge in an unrelated incident.
The prosecution and defense mentioned difficulties transporting Jayden, who described the experience as “hell to get here,” to the DC Jail which resulted in delaying the case. As a result, the defense requested that he stay in the DC Jail until trial.
Since there was no objection from the prosecution, the court agreed.
The defense also requested that an “administrative separation order” be lifted to allow Jayden to access his brother. The court stated that they did not invoke such the order and the prosecution clarified that usually for co-defendant cases, a separation order is automatically applied.
However, there was also no objection from the prosecution to lifting the order and the court agreed to recommend that to the Department of Corrections (DoC).
Parties will reconvene on Feb. 13, 2025 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park.