Judge Holds Off on Prelim Hearing

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 23, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge continued a status hearing for co-defendants charged in felony cases. 

Jamar Turner and Davon Pratt are  charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with intent to kill while armed,  possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with intent to commit any other offense while armed. The two are suspected of being involved in two shootings that took place on June 12 in the Trinidad neighborhood of DC. 

During the Nov. 23 status hearing, defense attorneys Wole Falodun and Errin Scialpi requested to set a date for a preliminary hearing.  

However, Judge Judith Smith said she thinks the defense and the prosecution need to have all of  their forms that are consistent with the administrative order before setting a date for the preliminary hearing. 

“I am not trying to delay this case, but I think that there are some things that need to happen first.” Judge Smith said. 

The first shooting occurred on the 1200 block of Megis Place, NE. According to court documents, the victim was riding on their scooter when they were shot by a passenger in a light blue car, according to court documents. The second shooting happened four hours later on the 1200 block of Simms Place, NE.

Judge smith continued the status hearing to Jan. 25, 2021. 

Emily Pengelly wrote this article.