Murder Defendant Fires Attorney

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 30, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

On Sept. 30, a murder defendent requested new counsel.

Delonta Daniel, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement  in the shooting of Bernard Jarvis, 25, on the 2400 block of 14th Street, NE on June 28. Jarvis died on the scene.

Kristin McGough, Daniel’s current defense attorney was not available in court today. 

Daniel discussed why he wanted new counsel off the record with stand-in counsel, Kevin Irving.

The prosecution also discussed presenting evidence to the defense team pending a protective order.

This evidence would provide defense counsel with a witness’s name and contact information. The protective order would deny the defendant access to this information.

The prosecutor said she would turn over the evidence when new defense counsel is obtained.

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson granted the motion for new counsel.

Daniel said he may retain his own defense counsel.

An arraignment hearing is scheduled on Oct. 16 to appoint a new defense attorney if Daniel has not obtained one himself.

The case is still pending a grand jury indictment.

Daniel is being held without bail.