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Aubree Tomasetti [former]
- September 20, 2023
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During a motion hearing on Sept. 20, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein granted the prosecution’s motion to delay the trial against homicide defendant, Hahqwon Beale.
Beale, 25, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, and armed carjacking for allegedly shooting 43-year-old George Johnson Jr. on May 7, 2018, on the 800 block of Oglethorpe Street, NE.
Later that night, Beale allegedly stole a car and $300-$400 from a pizza delivery driver on the 400 block of Farragut Street, NW.
Due to lack of testimony from a key witness, the trial was delayed. A new trial date was set for Feb. 7, 2024.
Parties are expected to reconvene Jan. 26.
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