Judge Reschedules Sentencing for Co-defendants in Homicide Case

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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun agreed to reschedule a sentencing hearing for a 2017 homicide case. 

Quincy Garvin, 22, and Saquan Williams, 20, were arrested and initially charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy, and criminal street gang affiliation in connection to the murder of 24-year-old Carl Hardy on the 1200 block of I Street, SE, on Sept. 10, 2017.

The defendants were found guilty of all charges in July of 2022.

Even though the prosecution was ready for sentencing Friday, defense counsel told Judge Okun that they were not ready.

Williams’ defense attorney, Raymond Jones, said the was currently looking at new evidence in the case. Jones said he expects to file a motion for a new trial. The motion is due on Jan. 9, 2023. The prosecution’s response on the motion is due by Feb. 3, 2023.

Steven Kiersh, Garvin’s defense attorney, said he is waiting on trial transcripts.

The sentencing is scheduled on March 17.

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