Judge Orders Prosecution to Preserve Video Footage of Jail Unit

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A judge required the prosecution to preserve video footage of the floor a jail unit until a defendant’s COVID-19 symptoms were remedied.

Dexter Brown is charged with kidnapping while armed and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson ordered that the prosecution keep track of video footage from Brown’s unit from April 23 until his COVID-19 symptoms subside. Brown is currently in isolation.

Brown’s bond review has been carried until April 29.