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D.C. Witness Staff
- January 31, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge was concerned for the prosecution’s case of finding probable cause for a murder defendant.
Jahamar Thaxter, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 26-year-old Victor Bolden, a resident of Northeast, DC, on Dec. 8, 2016, on the 600 block of Nicholson Street, NE.
DC Superior Court Judge Ronna Beck said she was concerned that since there was no evidence.
There would be an issue with finding probable cause for the case, the judge said.
Judge Beck requested that the prosecution bring an opening statement for the next hearing, which would allow her to review the prosecution’s argument.
Thaxter was not present for the preliminary hearing due to a scheduling issue between counsel.
He is also serving a ten-year sentence for assault with a dangerous weapon.
Thaxter is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 5.
Corrine Simon wrote this story.