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Sydnee Bridges [former]
- July 18, 2023
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On July 18, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, granted a request to send a homicide defendant to Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital to determine his mental status.
Julius Worthy, 39, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting and stabbing Orlando Galloway, 36, on April 2 on the 200 Block of 14th Street, SE.
Judge O’keefe reviewed a report from the Bureau of Legal Services stating that Worthy is not mentally competent to take part in the proceedings.
Subsequently, Judge O’Keefe ordered Worthy to the Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital to attempt competency restoration and to have an additional competency evaluation. The facility is operated by DC to treat those with severe mental illness who need “intensive in patient support.”
Parties are expected back Aug. 21st for an update on Worthy’s condition.
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