Judge Continues Murder Hearing

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A DC Superior Court judge continued a murder hearing to give the defense time to discuss evidence with the prosecution.

Wesley Scott Jr. is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of David Deandre Young, a 28-year-old resident of Southeast, DC. Young was shot to death on April 3 on the 3500 block of 22 Street, SE.

According to court documents, after months of interviewing witnesses, tracking vehicles, and using security footage, Scott, 20, and his co-defendant, 18-year-old Michael Benbow, were identified as suspects. Benbow is being held without bail.

Defense attorney Matthew Davies asked Judge Julie Becker for more time to review evidence. Judge Becker scheduled Scott and Benbow for a hearing on Sept. 14.

Scott is currently being held at DC Jail.

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