Judge Denies Request for Defendant’s GPS Monitor Removal

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DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a motion filed by the defense during a Sept. 14 felony arraignment to modify a homicide defendant’s release conditions.

Chakeatia Jackson, 38, and her eldest son 18-year-old Jacquell Jackson were both charged with second-degree murder while armed for the murder of 37-year-old Tarshaqua Chappell. Chakeatia was arrested and charged on Dec. 9, 2021, she is currently released under the High Intensity Supervision Program. Jaquell was arrested and charged on Dec. 16, 2021. He is being held at the DC Jail.

Errin Scialpi, Chakeatia’s defense attorney, filed a request to remove Chakeatia’s GPS tracking device.

The circumstances have changed in the defendant’s life, and she has remained compliant with the conditions of her release, Scialpi said.

Chakeatia is also searching for employment, Scialpi said.

The defendant said the GPS monitor causes her pain and leaves bruises.

Judge Raffinan denied the request.

Chakeatia is scheduled for hearing for Nov. 4.