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Lexie Manning [former]
- December 19, 2023
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On Dec. 14, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe continued a jury trial date in a homicide case.
Rashon Hall, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence in connection to the murder of Joseph Simmons, 22, on Jan. 3, 2021, on the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue SE.
Dana Page, Hall’s defense attorney, requested a later trial date based on the prosecution’s delay in providing evidence developed in the discovery process. She explained the delay is “not fair to Hall” and informed Judge O’Keefe that the defense is “just asking for time.”
Prosecution argued that the discovery is “really not as much material as it seems” and that the trial date should not be pushed back.
Judge O’Keefe granted the motion to continue. Parties are expected back in January for a motions hearing.
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