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McKenna Bryant
- April 17, 2024
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On April 17, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a preliminary hearing for an assault with intent to kill case, agreeing to a defense request for additional time to prepare.
Nahvarj Mills, 31, and his co-defendant Devin Roberts, 30, are both charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed with a firearm, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and contempt for violating a stay away order from the victim, for their alleged involvement in an attempt to shoot Mills’ ex-girlfriend on January 21 and January 23, at her home on the 700 block of 51st Street, SE.
During the hearing, Mill’s defense attorney, Brian McDaniel, requested more time to prepare for the preliminary hearing. Additionally, McDaniel requested Mills be released to home confinement and be monitored by a global positioning system (GPS).
The prosecution opposed the request due to Mills’ history of stalking, and disregard for the safety of the victim, Mills’ family, and the community.
Judge Okun denied Mills’ request for release and ordered he be held pending further proceedings.
Parties are slated to return May 24.
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