A DC court judge denied a murder defendant’s motion for release for a second time.
Malik Coles and Duan Garmany are being charged with first-degree murder while armed for the murder of Christopher Payne on the 1400 block of W Street, NW on June 30.
D.C. Witness previously reported that Judge Anita Josey-Herring denied Coles’ motion to be released due to the COVID-19 outbreak on April 13. However, the case will be recalled on April 14 so Coles’ attorney, Lisbeth Sapirstien, can gather more information about Coles’ condition.
Coles’ hearing on the 14th was moved to the 16th because of a power outtage at DC Jail.
Garmany filed a motion to be released on March 19. The motion was denied on March 26.
Garmany is scheduled for a felony status conference on June 11.
Coles is scheduled for a felony status conference on June 19.
