Judge Holds Murder Defendant During Presentments

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A DC Superior Court judge held three defendants, including one charged with murder, and released four others during presentments on Aug. 3.

In total, 26 defendants were brought before the court.

Idrissa Falls, 34, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 29-year-old Dara Northern on July 18 on the 6100 block of 4th Street, NW. After considering information witnesses told officers on the scene and prior incidents between the victim and defendant, Judge Renee Raymond held Fall at DC Jail. He is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 25.

A domestic violence defendant charged with simple assault as well as a defendant charged with misdemeanor sex abuse were also held. They are both scheduled to return to court on Aug. 24.

Four domestic violence defendants were released. Their charges include possession of a prohibited weapon, attempted threats to do bodily harm, simple assault and destruction of property. Two of the defendants were given stay away orders. They are scheduled to return to court on Nov. 9.

Klein Lawrence was scheduled to appear in court on a first-degree murder while armed charge, but his presentment hearing was rescheduled to Aug. 4 due to him reportedly being in the hospital.

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