Homicide Defendant’s Probation Show Cause Hearing Dismissed

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On April 21, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun dismissed River Barfield’s probation show cause hearing due to his compliance with release conditions.

Barfield, 20, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting of 20-year-old Jacky Brooks on the 4100 block of South Capitol Terrace, SW on March 17, 2022.

Prosecutors requested Barfield to be rearrested due to his non-compliance with release conditions. According to court documents, Barfield tested positive for cocaine several times between January and March.

According to pretrial services, Barfield has been in compliance since the last hearing in March and has agreed to participate in a substance abuse treatment program.

The defendant will remain on release awaiting trial as long as he continues to comply with the release conditions.

Parties are expected back for a status hearing on July 7.

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