Judge Sets Trial Readiness Hearing for Homicide Defendant

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A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a trial readiness hearing for a homicide defendant who was charged in 2017.

Tavon Davis is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the death of 29-year-old Michael Vest on the 1300 block of Trinidad Avenue, NE on June 28, 2017.

Defense attorney Matthew Davies told Judge Marisa Demeo that parties are still discussing plea negotiations. Even so, the case is on the path for trial.

Judge Demeo scheduled the trial readiness hearing for Sept. 7. She also set aside Aug. 30 and 31 to discuss evidentiary motions parties may have.

Davis, 22, is also charged with obstruction of justice, soliciting murder and threat to injure or kidnap a person in this case.

Sarah Gebrengus wrote this article.

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