Judge Sets Status Hearing for Homicide Defendant

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A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a status hearing for a homicide defendant.

Thomas Fields Jr., 36, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the stabbing of 24-year-old Marquita Lucas on the 3700 block of Horner Place, SE on Aug. 17.

Defense attorney Ronald Resetarits stressed his concern for setting a trial date as soon as possible.

Judge Marisa Demeo scheduled a status hearing for Sept. 15. No trial readiness hearing is currently scheduled but, according to court documents, this case is on the trial readiness course.

The prosecution said they have not offered a plea deal, though they are open to one at the defense’s request.

Fields is also charged with possessing of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, kidnapping while armed and tampering with physical evidence in this case.

Sarah Gebrengus wrote this article.

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