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By
Yvianna Estrella
- February 20, 2025
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DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman oversaw a motion hearing for co-defendants in a murder case, granting one for bond review and denying the other on Feb. 20.
Charles Jeter, 39, and Kevin Sewell, 33, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy, burglary while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Kevin Robinson on Nov. 30, 2014, on the 600 block of Edgewood Street, NE. Robinson was Sewell’s father.
Joseph Fay and Edward Gain, Sewell’s attorney, as well as Carrie Weletz and Alvin Thomas, Jeter’s team had previously submitted a motion for bond review which Judge Edelman addressed in court.
Fay and Gain requested that Sewell be stepped-down from home confinement and released on curfew. They emphasized that Sewell has complied with his release terms and should be granted a curfew to help provide for his family and get a job.
Although the prosecutor opposed the request, highlighting that Sewell has a record with firearms and drug use, Judge Edelman granted the motion, with the condition that Sewell remains on GPS and abides by the curfew order.
Thomas and Weletz requested the same curfew, saying Jeter had a perfect record for his recent compliance. However, the prosecutor opposed their request, presenting to Judge Edelman three separate violations that comprise their request for revocation.
Weletz addressed these GPS violations, stating that two of the three offenses were because Jeter had gone to a convenience store to purchase over-the-counter medication, while the other violation was when he was attempting to find a way home.
Judge Edelman was not convinced by Weletz and Thomas’ justifications for the infractions and told Jeter “I don’t believe what you’re saying is the truth.” The bond review was denied and Judge Edelman delayed further action until the next hearing.
Parties are slated for March 7.