Judge Denies Murder Defendant’s 2nd Request to Enter Release Program

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 17, 2018
Court | Homicides | Suspects |

District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe denied a murder defendant’s second request to be placed in the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP).

Stephon Marquis Williams is accused of shooting Jamar Morris on the 50th block of M Street, NW on Feb. 9, 2016. He is charged with second-degree murder while armed. Williams was arrested on Oct. 27, 2017.

Williams’ defense attorney, Daniel Quillin, said that only one witness connected Williams, 25, to the murder. But, the prosecution said they believe the testimony of the witness could be corroborated by video evidence.

According to documents from the Metropolitan Police Department, the witness reported that Williams said he shot Morris,28, because he cheated in a game of craps. Morris allegedly won $35,000.

Judge Iscoe declined to place Williams in HISP because of the nature of the crime and his inability to guarantee safety to the community.

As of May 17, Williams had not been indicted by a grand jury. He is scheduled to return to court on July 27, so counsel can determine how to proceed with the case.