Murder Defendant Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing

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A murder defendant’s attorney alerted DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on May 2 of his intent to waive his right to a preliminary hearing.

Korin Agnew, 36, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Korey Glasker on Sept. 11, 2024 on the 3700 block of Alabama Avenue, SE.

According to court documents, surveillance footage captured an individual, identified as Agnew, holding a firearm on the porch of the residence where Glasker was located. Glasker’s body was recovered near the front door. Glasker’s parent was able to identify the suspect as Agnew from images recovered from the incident, and told officers he was “a family friend,” who possibly sold weed for Glasker, according to court documents.

During the hearing, Marnitta King, Agnew’s attorney, alerted Judge Ryan of his intent to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, stating the parties are in plea negotiations that may resolve multiple of Agnew’s cases.

King also stated she would not be requesting his release at the hearing, but reserved her right to do so at a later date.

Parties are slated to reconvene June 6.