Judge Gives Defense Attorney in Murder Case More Time to Speak With Client

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A DC Superior Court judge continued a June 26 felony status conference for a murder case.

Herbert Smallwood, 41, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing 46-year-old Joseph Ogunjodu in his car on the 1600 block of 17th Place, SE, on June 30.

Defense attorney Anthony Mathews asked for more time to speak with his client before scheduling a preliminary hearing, which will ultimately determine if his case has enough evidence to go to trial.

Judge Milton Lee scheduled another felony status conference for Aug. 25.

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