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By
Leah Meyer
- February 24, 2025
Carjacking
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DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe denied a request for release for a female carjacking defendant on Feb. 19.
Amiya Hilliard, 19, is charged with unarmed carjacking, robbery while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for her alleged involvement in attempting to steal a motor vehicle using force while in possession of a firearm on Nov. 5, 2024, on the 4900 Block of Jay Street, NE.
Elizabeth Paige White, Hilliard’s defense attorney, asked Judge Pipe for 24-hour home confinement for Hilliard. White stated that Hilliard is 19 years old, and she “lost her [basketball] community,” when she became injured prior to the incident.
White argued that Hilliard has support from home, and her basketball coach offered to mentor her if she were released.
The prosecution claimed Hilliard and another suspect robbed three victims at gunpoint and stole their car. The other suspect had fled when police responded, and Hilliard was arrested with a firearm allegedly in her jacket pocket.
Judge Pipe denied the defense’s motion.
Parties are slated to reconvene on March 31.