Judge Says There Are ‘Circumstances to Consider’ In Homicide Defendant’s Release

By Hunter Odom [former] - June 12, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

During a June 9 hearing, a homicide defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges. 

Morris Jones, 38, is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, assault with intent to kill while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the shooting of Tiffany Wiggins, 38, on April 17, 2022 at the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. 

The prosecution wants DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun to reconsider Jones’ release while awaiting trial.

Judge Okun responded by suggesting that if the evidence from the prosecution was stronger at the preliminary hearing, he would have detained Jones. 

Prescott Loveland, Jones’ defense attorney, argued that the prosecution only made a “one-sided presentation of evidence.” 

Judge Okun referred to Jones’ eighteen-count indictment charges as “circumstances to consider” and the basis to schedule a detention hearing. 

Parties are expected back July 11.