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By
Jenna Ferrick [former]
- April 24, 2023
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During a status hearing on April 21, motions for a bond review and Grand Jury materials were discussed between the parties, however, a future court dated was set for further review.
Elhadji Ndiaye, 24, allegedly shot 21-year-old Travis Ruth on the 2700 block of Jasper Street, NE, on Jan. 18, 2019. Ndiaye is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during crime of violence, robbery while armed, tampering with physical evidence, destruction of property less than $1,000, and obstruction of justice.
In regards to the bond review motion, the prosecution will need to respond with their opposition by April 26. Ndiaye is currently held at the DC Jail.
During the hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein also set a date for a trial readiness hearing for Jan. 12, 2024. The trial is slated to start the following week on Jan. 22, 2024.
The next motions hearing is set for May 11.