DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park determined a homicide defendant was back in compliance with pre-trial release conditions on April 21.
Steven Washington, 26, is charged with conspiracy, first-degree felony murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol outside a home or business, and attempt to commit robbery while armed. These charges stem from Washington’s alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Nurudeen Thomas on the 4100 block of 14th Street, NW on July 21, 2020. Thomas sustained a gunshot wound to his thigh.
During the hearing, an officer from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) confirmed that Washington was back in compliance with the terms of his release, stating Washington had reported for his check-in via telephone on April 20.
The prosecution reviewed the PSA report and requested that the show cause order should remain to monitor compliance for 30 days. There was no objection from Washington’s attorney, Veronice Holt.
Judge Park accepted the terms and permitted Washington to attend future hearings remotely, as long as he remains in compliance with the terms of his release.
Parties are slated to reconvene on May 27.
