Judge Allows Alleged Child Murderer to Travel with Family

By D.C. Witness Staff - June 24, 2019
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During a status hearing June 24, a DC Superior Court judge allowed a murder defendant to travel with her family.

Faneshia Scott is charged with first-degree murder and child cruelty for her alleged role in the death of her 16-month-old daughter, Rhythm Fields, on the 5400 Block of C Street, SE in 2017. Scott, 32, is currently confined to her home under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP). She is also required to wear a GSP monitor.

Defense attorney, Steven Kiersh, requested that Judge Milton Lee let the defendant travel with her family on vacation next month. Scott’s parents were present in the courtroom and reassured Judge Lee that their daughter would be under their supervision during the duration of the vacation.

The prosecution opposed the decision, saying it could be seen as “rewarding” Scott who allegedly murdered her daughter and abused her other two children.

In addition to the prosecutor’s opposition, she also mentioned that the victim’s father and grandmother, who were present in court, have been receiving anonymous phone calls. The prosecutor reminded the defense that the defendant has been asked not to contact the father or his family.

A status hearing is scheduled on Sept. 27.