New Counsel Says She Will Be Ready for Murder Trial

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During a status hearing Sept. 11, a murder defendant was appointed a new attorney.

Jessie Taylor, 43, is charged with second-degree murder while armed and two gun offenses for his alleged role in the shooting death of 49-year-old Bernadette King on the 2400 block of Elvans Road, SE in 2018.

Taylor’s defense attorney, Eugene Ohm, withdrew from the case for reasons not specified in court. Domonique Winters was appointed by DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe to represent the defendant on Sept. 11.

Judge Iscoe asked Winters if she would be prepared for the scheduled trial date in February, Winters said she expects to be ready. She did not request a new trial date.

Taylor is scheduled for a status hearing on Oct. 11.

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