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- April 8, 2019
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During a status hearing April 8, a DC Superior Court judge dismissed a murder defendant’s attorney and appointed new counsel.
Nyekemia Everett is charged with first-degree murder while armed and conspiracy, among other offenses, for his alleged role in the death of 37-year-old Christopher Heard on the 2300 block of Ainger Place, SE in 2017. His codefendant Malik Hewitt is also charged in connection to Heard’s death.
After speaking with Everett and his attorney, Laurence Socci, under seal, Judge Danya Dayson granted Socci’s motion and dismissed him. Judge Dayson said defense attorney Michael Madden will represent Everett, 33, moving forward.
According to DC Courts, Socci filed a motion to withdraw on March 27.
Everett and Hewitt, 38, are scheduled for a status hearing on April 18.
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