Murder Defendant Needs Doctor’s Examine Before Judge Can Rule

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A DC Superior Court judge said April 17 a murder defendant needed to be examined by a doctor before she could rules on his release.

Devin Hill ,sometimes referred to as Devin Smith, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of 28-year-old Michael Cunningham on the 3000 block of 30th Street, SE on Nov. 29, 2019.

Hill’s defense attorney, Roderick Thompson, requested a continuance of the hearing until April 20 in order to make a determination on Hill’s health. By then, Hill will have been examined by a doctor and the results would be provided to the prosecution.

Judge Anita Josey-Herring granted the request for the continuance.

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