Judge Keeps Defendant at DC Jail

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 18, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge denied a defense attorney’s request for her client’s release.

Antonio McCoy is charged with robbery for allegedly stealing a purse and cell phone from a victim on March 13 on the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NW. He is also charged with second-degree theft, receiving stolen property, simple assault and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon in connection with an incident that occurred May 3 on the 700 block of Florida Avenue, NE. During the incident McCoy allegedly stole items from an ambulance.

Defense attorney Cheline Schroeder told the judge that the prosecution has extended a plea offer on July 27.

Judge Robert Okun continued the Aug. 17 hearing to Sept. 2 so defense council could have more time to go over the plea with the defendant. 

Schroeder asked Judge Okun to release McCoy into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) pending his next hearing. She pointed out that her client can live with a relative and has employment with a construction company.

Judge Okun denied the request, citing the defendant’s lack of compliance with HISP in the past.