Judge Modifies Conditions of Release for Murder Defendant

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 5, 2020
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A judge modified conditions to release a murder defendant March 5, increasing the time he’s allowed to drop off of his child.

Terrell Brent is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 33-year-old Darrell Michael Grays, Jr. on the 1600 block of E Street, NE in .

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson reviewed the conditions of Brent’s release after realizing that there was a discrepancy about how long it takes Brent to drop his child off at daycare. 

According to Brent’s defense attorney, Anthony Matthews, there was an agreed upon time that the round trip to the daycare was around 25 minutes.

However, Brent’s roundtrip has been taking 45 minutes one way. 

Matthews said Brent never had to time the dropoff before and wasn’t really sure about the time it would take.

Judge Dayson modified his terms based on geographic location as opposed to time limits. Brent is required to wear a GPS tracking device.

During the motion hearing, Matthews also asked Judge Dayson to allow Brent to take his child to doctor’s appointments. 

Judge Dayson denied the request. 

“I’m not making an effort to ruin Mr. Brent’s life, but the conditions of his release are meant to be restricted,” Judge Dayson said. 

A felony status conference is scheduled on May 29.