Judge Finalizes Release Conditions for Defendant Implicated in Co-defendant Murder

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During a Nov. 18 status hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt finalized release conditions for a man who was arrested last month for his alleged involvement in a co-defendant murder case.

Steven Washington, 23, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, attempt to commit robbery while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license in connection to the shooting of 30-year-old Nurudeen Thomas on the 1400 block of 14th Street, NW on July 21, 2020.

The two other co-defendants charged in Thomas’s murder are 24-year-old Dijon Williams, and 23-year-old Daivion Williams.

According to court documents, Washington was apprehended in Georgia and extradited to DC on Oct. 21, where he was arraigned by DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo.

At the proceeding, Judge Brandt elaborated on the terms of Washington’s release, ordering 24-hour home confinement and the installation of a GPS ankle monitor to ensure the defendant abides by these conditions.

Regarding these stipulations, Washington’s defense attorney, Quo Mieko Judkins, inquired about the possibility of her client obtaining verifiable employment.

The prosecution objected to this request, citing the “serious nature of his charges.” Judge Brandt concurred.

Washington will be released this evening and travel to Georgia to serve his home confinement term.

An employee from Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) confirmed the viability of this arrangement, informing the court that the defendant can attend check-ins via Zoom.

Parties are expected to return to court on Jan 10, 2023, for a status hearing.

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