Motion to exclude defense expert addressed in Rashad Allen case

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 26, 2017
Court | Homicides | Suspects |

A judge in the Rashad Allen case is considering blocking a defense expert from testifying when the trial starts Monday.

Judge Lynn Leibovitz is weighing the government’s concerns about the qualifications of a crime scene expert expected to testify.

Allen is charged with the fatal shooting of David Simmons in 2015.

The government questioned the experience of the expert and whether they are qualified enough to give testimony on gunshot residue, tool mark analysis and blood patterns.

The judge has yet to make a decision and jury selection in the case is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30 at 9:30 a.m.