A defense attorney shared concerns regarding discovery with a judge on April 23.
Denzel Grandson, 26, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm for allegedly shooting Simwone Milstead, 36, on May 17, 2014, on the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE.
Defense counsel was concerned about not being able to review discovery material with Grandson due to jail visits being prohibited. The prohibited visits are a part of the DC Department of Corrections response to help keep inmates safe from COVID-19.
DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson presided over the status hearing by phone. Grandson’s defense attorneys, Frances D’Antuono and Charles Murdter, and a prosecutor were also present via phone.
The case’s trial date has not been rescheduled. Jury trial is set to begin in August.
A trial readiness hearing is scheduled to occur on May 29.
