Judge Denies Motion to Release Murder Defendant

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 2, 2019
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During a detention hearing Aug. 1, a judge denied the defense’s request for release because of community safety.

Timothy Gibson, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 28-year-old Carl Day-Baker on the 1500 block of T Street, SE on Sept. 1, 2018. Gibson is also charged with two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with intent to kill while armed.

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson ruled that Gibson could not be released to a halfway house or jail program because she was not sure that Gibson would comply with the rules. She derived this notion from calls Gibson made while in jail.

“I’m hoping I get sent to Hope Village, that joint, I know I can get away with some shit,” Gibson said on a call.

Judge Dayson said, “these statements are worrisome and convinces me that Mr. Gibson is looking for ways to circumvent the rules.”

A trial readiness hearing is scheduled on Aug. 20. A trial date is set on Sept. 9.