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By
Alayna Stein [former]
- April 4, 2023
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During an April 3 status hearing, counsel discussed alternative trial dates with DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan.
Khalid Claggett, 39, is currently set to stand trial in June of 2024 for allegedly murdering 30-year-old Isaac Aull Jr. The incident occurred on the 1600 block of Franklin Street, NE on June 11, 2021. According to court documents, Aull suffered two gunshot wounds to his neck, five to his torso and one to his leg.
Claggett is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm. These offenses were all committed while Claggett was on release.
The prosecution filed a motion on March 1 to admit a 911 call from one of the eyewitnesses who is scheduled to testify. Judge Raffinan granted the motion.
Defense attorney Howard Mceachern and the prosecution both expressed their eagerness to move the trial date up, preferably to July of 2023 but, because of conflicting schedules, the trial could not be rescheduled.
Raffinan assured counsel that she will reach out to them if a closer date opens up.
A status hearing is scheduled for June 13.