Judge To File Writ Order for Return of DC Homicide Defendant

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On April 5, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt agreed to file a writ ordering a homicide defendant back to the DC Jail who is in federal prison on unrelated charges.

Delonte Jackson, 25, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, among other charges, for his alleged involvement in the murder of 44-year-old Artavarn Wagner on March 3, 2022, on the 1700 block of Gales Street, NE.

Megan Allburn, Jackson’s defense attorney, waived his appearance for this hearing, due to the fact that he is currently held in a federal prison. Allburn stated that he pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge in District Court, and was sentenced in December, which caused the US Marshals to transfer him to prison.

Judge Brandt agreed to file the writ order to transfer Jackson back to the DC Jail, where he will be held pending further proceedings in this case.

The parties are slated to return on May 17.

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