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By
Lauren Andreala
- September 30, 2024
Carjacking
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On Sept. 26, DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow postponed a robbery defendant’s felony status conference hearing after his attorney requested extra time for the judge to review a motion to sever charges.
Christian Ware, 25, is being charged with robbery while armed, possible firearm during a crime of violence and three counts of unarmed carjacking for his involvement in an incident that occurred in June. 19, on the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue NE.
According to court documents, the victim was driving his friend’s 2016 black Audi, when he stopped at a Popeyes’ restaurant to pick up an order. Subsequently, he noticed one suspect walk towards his car, and attempt to get in. The victim pulled the suspect out of the car which led to a physical altercation, then a second suspect appeared and threatened to shoot the victim.
During the hearing, Ware’s attorney, Varsha Govindaraju filed a motion to sever counts of armed and unarmed carjacking in that they should not be included in the same indictment. Additionally, she requested extra time for the prosecution to respond to their counter offer to a plea deal. Details of the agreement were unspecified.
Parties are set to reconvene on Oct. 22.