Murder Defendant Shows Combative Behavior, Again

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During a felony status confrence on Dec 3, a murder defendant’s combative behavior kept him from entering the courtroom.

Michael “Miesha” Hines is charged with second-degree murder while armed with a firearm for allegedly shooting Wendell Youngblood, 46, on the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, NE on Aug. 3. Hines, 23, is a transgender woman.

DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe was informed by a US Marshall that Hines would not be present in the courtroom due to her combative behavior while being escorted to court. She was sent back to jail.

D.C. Witness previously reported that Hines displayed similar behavior during her previous court hearing that was held on Nov. 26. U.S Marshals did not allow her into the courtroom.

Defense attorney Lisbeth Sapierstein and the prosecution had no objection to Judge Iscoe’s decision to continue the case.

Hines is being held without bond.

The felony status conference is now scheduled to occur on Dec 4.

Article By: Demetria Tymus