Judge Gives Defense More Time to Review Case Materials, Suspends Hearing

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A D.C. Superior Court judge postponed a preliminary hearing Jan. 10, to give the defense more time to review case materials.

Terell Kevonte Blackman and 25-year-old Devin Hill are charged with first-degree murder while armed. Hill is also charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for their involvement in the death of 28 year-old Michael Cunningham on Nov. 29.

Blackman’s attorney, Steven Kiersh, asked Judge Anita Josey-Herring for additional time to review discovery materials given to him by the prosecution.

Hill’s attorney, Roderick Thompson, also asked for a continuance because he wanted a co-counselor to join him on the case.

The prosecutor did not object to the continuance.

The preliminary hearing is scheduled to occur on Jan. 16.