DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a homicide defendant’s attorney’s request to delay the trial by a few days on Jan. 30.
Christopher Tyler, 48, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, first-degree burglary while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, attempt to commit robbery while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Nolan Edwards at the 4100 block of Ames Street, NE, on July 7, 2023.
Kevann Gardner, Tyler’s attorney, requested to delay the trial by two days, which was originally to occur on Feb. 17. He said that his co-counsel, Elizabeth Paige White, will be in trial for one week for a different case and will not have a break in between the two trials.
Judge Park denied the defense’s request because the witnesses have limited availability and wants to accommodate their schedules.
The prosecution will file a supplemental Drew Johnson motion by Feb. 2, which contains information about the history of domestic violence between Tyler and another individual. This motion will detail evidence of prior bad acts or crimes that are independent of the crime in question.
Tyler’s presence was waived during the hearing because he was in a transport bus that was in an accident between the DC Jail and the courthouse.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 6.
