Judge Modifies Homicide Defendant’s Release, Allowed to Work

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DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson granted the defense’s request on June 13 to modify a 2024 homicide defendant’s release conditions so that he may travel to work.

Jeremiah Simms, 25, is charged with voluntary manslaughter while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Erik Mewborn, 44, on Sept. 14, 2024 on the 2200 block of Adams Place, NE.

According to court documents, Simms was allegedly caught on surveillance in what appeared to be a robbery. When the individual being robbed produced a gun, the two engaged in a shootout. As the individual ran away, Simms allegedly went in pursuit.. Mewborn, who was sitting outside on the steps of a building, was caught in the crossfire and was shot in the head.

Mani Golzari, Simms’ attorney, requested his client’s release conditions be modified so that Simms, who is currently under home confinement, may travel to work.

Judge Dayson granted the defense’s request maintaining all previous release conditions, with the addition that, as soon as Simms’ employment and schedule is verified by the court, he may begin travel for work.

Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 22.