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- October 17, 2018
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After granting two indictment deadline extensions, a DC Superior Court judge dismissed the case against a murder defendant after the prosecution failed to get a grand jury indictment.
Stephon Williams was charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 28-year-old Jamar Morris on the Unit block of M Street, NW in 2016.
In July, Judge Iscoe extended an indictment deadline until Aug. 22. In August, prosecutors requested a second extension saying they needed more time to find two witnesses.
Judge Iscoe granted the second extension; however, he released Williams, 25, on personal recognizance due to the prolonged period of the indictment.
During a hearing Oct. 17, a prosecutor said that even though he located a witness, he was not confident he could obtain an indictment.
As a result, Judge Iscoe dismissed the case.
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