Judge Presides Over Hearing to Prepare for Trial

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DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee held a status hearing for a homicide defendant as he prepares for a trial readiness hearing hat is scheduled for Jan. 6.

Keith Toney is charged with first-degree shooting while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault with intent to kill while armed for allegedly shooting 45-year-old Melton Grant on the 600 block of Morton Street, NW on June 22, 2019.

The defense attorney exclaimed that evidence such as phone recordings and doctors will be present for trial.

The trial is slated to begin Jan. 18. The defendant is being held without bail.

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