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Russell Schwartz [former]
- July 26, 2022
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After overseeing a July 22 status hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun determined that the murder case against a homicide defendant is still on course for trial.
Ernest Cleveland, 28, is charged first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 39-year-old Edward Pearson. The victim was found at his apartment on the 2900 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW on Nov. 26, 2020. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head. Cleveland is also charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with the intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.
At the status hearing the prosecution discussed the DNA evidence found at the scene of the homicide. The DNA has not yet been tested by the prosecution, but defense attorney Madalyn Harvey has requested to test the evidence.
Cleveland returned to the DC Jail and is scheduled for a hearing on Oct.14.
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