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By
Rohan Naval [former]
- February 2, 2024
Court
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Daily Stories
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Homicides
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Shooting
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Suspects
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On Jan. 31, 2024, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein denied a homicide defendant’s request for release
Guy Q Johnson, 56, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his involvement in a shooting on the 1600 block of 19th Street, SE, on March 25, 2020, when he allegedly murdered 28-year-old Kriston Robinson.
The defense raised a request for release, highlighting health concerns about Johnson’s knee. His attorney, Kevin Mosley, pointed out his age and longstanding health conditions as being exacerbated by his detention in jail.
In addition, he informed the court that the jail says a knee operation would be “too expensive”
Judge Epstein denied his request for release, citing probable cause that was found at a previous hearing. However, he did permit the defense to make a request for medical care to DC Jail.
Parties are slated to return Feb. 7, 2025.