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D.C. Witness Staff
- May 9, 2023
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Dwayne Brooks, 25, failed to show up for a scheduled 9:30 a.m. felony status conference before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on May 9.
Brooks is charged with first-degree felony murder in connection with the shooting death of 21-year-old Juwaan Henry on Aug. 25, 2022 on the 800 block of 7th Street, NW.
Brooks’ attorney, Megan Allburn, said her client was experiencing serious transportation issues and that he intended to appear. He was just released from jail on May 6, said Allburn, and he’s been in constant contact with her ever since.
Judge Raffinan said she would go ahead with the proceeding if Brooks arrived by 11 a.m. Otherwise, she would issue a bench warrant for his arrest, a request already made by the prosecutor.
According to court records, Brooks surrendered to authorities in Maryland on May 9 in response to the warrant and has been placed on GPS monitoring.
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for May 12.