Document: Police Arrest Suspect in Chinatown Armed Carjacking

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested 26-year-old Devon Rogers in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred on May 23 in Chinatown.

According to the press release, suspects assaulted and forcibly removed two victims from their vehicle on the 800 block of 7th Street, NW, stealing their property and vehicle. Both victims sustained injuries, with one requiring hospital treatment.

Rogers was apprehended on the 1700 block of First Street, NE, and charged with armed carjacking (Gun). Police were able to recover the stolen property.

Judge Sentences Murderer Who Is Likely to Die in Prison

In what the prosecution says was a murder by mistake, a 57-year-old defendant was sentenced to 29 years in prison in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on May 23. The term means Guy Johnson will most likely die in jail.

Johnson was convicted in March of second-degree while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for the murder of 28-year-old Kriston Robinson on March 25, 2020, on the 1600 block of 19th Street, SE.

During the hearing Robinson’s mother described how the killing impacted her life. “I am lost without her. She was my everything,” she said.

She also reflected on the irony that Robinson was an innocent victim. “I would ask what did my daughter do that you killed her?” said Robinson’s mother. While she is able to forgive, she says she cannot forget what happened.

Robinson’s cousin told the court in a statement about the profound pain Johnson’s actions have caused the family. “I know Kriston isn’t coming back. I’m so happy that justice has come to my family,” she said.

The prosecutor said Kriston’s mother carries a life-sized picture of her from place to place in remembrance. Describing the crime as brazen, the prosecutor says the shooting took place in front of several witnesses and the victim was not the intended target.

“He [Johnson] is a danger to the community. The sentence should reflect on the long-term harm that he’s done,” said the prosecutor who told the court that the defendant has a criminal history of drug use, pimping and petty infractions going back to 1998.

Johnson is also accused of assault with intent to kill in a shooting case that came before the court last July.

The prosecutor asked the judge to sentence Johnson toward the top of the guidelines which would have maxed Johnson out at more than 57 years.

Kevin Mosley, Johnson’s attorney, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Robinson family. However, he said Johnson will pay a high price for his actions. “Mr. Johnson is alone and will likely spend the rest of his life in jail alone,” said Mosley, hoping to keep the sentence less than 20 years.

Johnson briefly acknowledged his own hurt. “I asked God to show a way. To help me,” he said without directly addressing Robinson’s family or the nature of his actions.

In passing sentence, Judge Dayson said Johnson had made no progress in changing his life and committed a killing that “should not have happened.”

For the second-degree murder charge, jail time would be 19 years. For possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, five years, on the assault with intent to kill while armed count, ten years, for the second possession charge, five years and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, two years.

The murder, possession of a firearm and unlawful possession counts run currently. Counts three and four, assault with intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence run concurrently to themselves, but consecutively to the other three counts.

The total incarceration is 29 years minus time served meaning Johnson would be well into his 80s on release. While he technically gets credit for time served, the federal Bureau of Prisons isn’t bound by that commitment.

Supervised release amounts to five years and Johnson will have to pay $500 to the Victims of Violent Crime Fund.

The next hearing on Johnson’s assault case is set for September 19.

Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Offer For Max 10 Year Sentence, Able to Work

Dwayne Fountain informed DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on May 23 he was rejecting a deal that would have required him to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed in exchange for a sentence limited to seven-and-a-half-to-10 years.

Fountain, 45, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or place of business with a prior felony conviction, and possession of a prohibited weapon. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 47-year-old Marcus Carey on May 4, 2023, on the 3500 block of Hayes Street, NE.

Court documents state that two witnesses told the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that a group of people from the neighborhood assaulted Fountain because they believed he killed Carey.

According to arrest records, a third witness testified to being present when Fountain allegedly beat Carey to death with a baseball bat. This witness said Fountain and Carey were friends, but he thought Fountain was high on PCP and was upset by Carey’s threatening demands for money.

At the hearing, Fountain’s defense attorney, Jason Tulley, told the court that Fountain is under consideration for a job as a flagger at Nationals Park. Tulley asked for Fountain’s conditions of release to be adjusted to allow Fountain to do the job if he’s hired for it.

Judge Kravitz said Fountain’s release conditions currently include permission to leave home for confirmed work, so no change is necessary.

Parties are next scheduled to meet on Oct. 3.

Defense Lawyers Impugn Motive of Key Prosecution Witness in a Homicide

Lawyers for two co-defendants urged the jury to doubt the credibility of the prosecution’s star witness during closing statements in a homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on May 20.

Alonzo Brown, 28, and Naquel Henderson, 27, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and four counts of assault with intent to kill while armed.

The charges stem from their alleged involvement in the shooting that killed 22-year-old Michael Taylor and injured two additional victims on Jan. 12, 2019 on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE.

Brown and Henderson are two of five men charged with Taylor’s death. Stephon Evans, 24, and Tavist Alston, 31, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed. Carlos Turner, 27, is scheduled for sentencing June 5.

According to Steven Kiersh, Brown’s attorney, Turner accepted a plea deal that required him to plead guilty to second-degree murder.

During closing arguments, the prosecution argued the defendants committed the shooting in retaliation for the death of their close friend. According to court documents, the defendants were close to 19-year-old Shamar Marbury who was fatally shot on Jan. 1, 2019 on the 4200 block of Barnaby Road, SE.

Prosecutors highlighted a key witness’ testimony in which he claimed to identify the defendants and said they conspired, then committed the shooting along with him.

In defense closing arguments, Kiersh alleged the prosecution lacked evidence because they presented no DNA, fingerprint, or other biological evidence related to Brown. He added that there was no evidence of a gun connecting Brown to the crime. “The only evidence they have comes from the mouth of [a key witness],” said Kiersh and “[a key witness] has every reason to come in here and lie.”

Henderson’s defense attorney, Lisbeth Sapirstein, mirrored Kiersh’s argument and said the key witness is unreliable and untruthful. “He invents details,” said Sapirstein. She also noted the lack of DNA, fingerprint, firearm, or cell site evidence related to Henderson. Sapirstein said her client is not guilty by association to other individuals connected to the crime.

Parties will reconvene when the jury reaches a verdict.

Homicide Defendant Sentenced to 24 Years For His Wife’s Murder

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a domestic homicide defendant to 24 years of incarceration following an emotional sentencing on May 20.

Wyatt Swan, 48, pleaded guilty on Jan. 24 to second-degree murder while armed for his involvement in the fatal shooting of his wife, 53-year-old Teresa Francisco, on Oct. 1, 2024, on the 900 block of Eastern Avenue, NE.

Parties both acknowledged Swan was high on PCP during the homicide.

Before the sentencing, Swan’s defense attorney, Todd Baldwin, told Swan’s family “We’ll hope for the best, prepare for the worst.”

Francisco’s family attended the sentencing wearing “Justice 4 Teresea” shirts and gave emotional statements regarding the impact of her death. “Our family is broken, struggling to navigate this world without her,” said Francisco’s sister. Fransisco’s father said “Why would he kill my daughter? My daughter was a caring person.”

The prosecution also played clips of the incident that showed Francisco fleeing from Swan, hiding in an unlocked van, Swan following her with a gun, shooting her, and fleeing the scene.

“A level of brutality was involved in this case,” said the prosecution and asked Judge Park to sentence Swan to 24 years of incarceration with five years of supervised release.

Swan’s sister spoke on his behalf and said “The family knows him to be a good man…Judge, he’s not this murderer.” She added that his drug use is a different part of him and that she’s noticed positive changes in her brother since his incarceration.

Baldwin acknowledged that PCP did not kill Francisco, Swan did, but said the defendant’s PCP use should not be ignored as a mitigating factor. Baldwin described Swan as “a kind and gentle man” and requested a sentence of 12-to-15 years of incarceration. Baldwin also noted Swan accepted responsibility in his plea deal.

Swan apologized directly to Fransisco’s family. “I let y’all down the most,” said Swan through tears, and added that they had felt like his family too.

“It’s difficult to not be moved by the statements here today,” said Judge Park and acknowledged Swan’s display of remorse to Fransisco’s family. The judge noted the brutality depicted in the video and said intoxication is not a defense to second-degree murder because Swan decided to voluntarily ingest PCP while he possessed a weapon.

Judge Park sentenced Swan to 24 years of incarceration with five years of supervised release.

No further dates were set.

Document: 14-Year-Old Dies in Accidental Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an investigation into an accidental shooting on May 21 in the 1700 block of Benning Road, Northeast. A 14-year-old girl was fatally wounded while handling a firearm during a social media video recording. The firearm was recovered, and Fifth District detectives are investigating the incident.

Frustrated Over Crowded Calendar, Judge Pushes Back Murder Trial Until 2027

Two murder co-defendants were arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on May 22. However, because of an overcrowded felony docket, the judge could not schedule their trial until 2027.

During the proceeding, Karim Ibrahim, 22, heard the 11 count indictment against him including premeditated murder while armed, assault with intent to kill, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with significant bodily injury while armed.

On behalf of Ibrahim, his attorney, Kevin Mosley, pleaded not guilty and asserted his constitutional rights including a speedy trial and full disclosure of the prosecution’s evidence.

Meanwhile, Delonte Terrell, 29, was charged in a five count indictment with premeditated murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed and assault with significant bodily injury.

Michael Bruckheim, his attorney, likewise pleaded not guilty on all counts while asserting his constitutional rights and requested relevant evidence in the case.

The pair of defendants are charged with the fatal shooting of Javonni Coleman on Jan. 16, 2024 on the 2400 block of S Street, SE.

No plea offer has been extended by the prosecutor but he alerted the parties he would be interested if they would consider a deal. He also said there was no intention to test the physical evidence in the case which amounted to recovered shell casings.

However, the main focus of the hearing was the struggle to come up with an acceptable trial date because of previous trial commitments by the attorneys and the backed up felony docket in superior court.

Judge Edelman said the calendar was “absurdly overcrowded.” As the judge paged through the 2026 calendar it was clear nothing was available that would satisfy everyone’s schedule. Finally, there was agreement of a Jan. 19, 2027 start date.

“Wow!” said the judge.

There was agreement to schedule a hearing to consider possible DNA testing issues on Oct. 3.

In the interim, Bruckheim asked the judge for relaxed release conditions for Terrell who’s currently on GPS monitoring. Judge Edelman asked Bruckheim to put the request in writing. Ibrahim is also released under similar restrictions.

Since there are possible mental issues in the case, Judge Edelman asked Ibrahim to comply with a mental health screening.

Judge Gives Non-Compliant Murder Suspect Another Chance

A murder defendant cited for a number of release violations was told by DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman that he needs to do better if he expects more lenient terms. The exchange came in a May 22 hearing to determine whether the 39-year-old defendant can stay out of jail pending trial.

Charles Jeter and Kevin Sewell, 33, are charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy, burglary while armed, and three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Kevin Robinson on Nov. 30, 2014, on the 600 block of Edgewood Street, NE. Robinson was Sewell’s father.

During the hearing, an official with DC Pretrial Services (PTS) said that Jeter’s GPS monitoring device wasn’t working between May 3 through May 5, thus a violation of his release conditions. He is required to keep the monitor sufficiently charged.

Carrie Waletz, Jeter’s attorney, said the failure was with the unit’s power supply and not Jeter’s fault.

However, the PTS official said the device was tested on May 19 and “it was in working order,”

Waletz said that Jeter was “surprised” by what happened and that this is his only infraction in 16 months. The prosecutor disagreed and claimed that Jeter has had other problems sticking with his release conditions.

A review of court records shows Jeter has had four earlier non-compliance notifications in the past year. Waletz says Jeter needs to move beyond his allowed locations to get medical care for a painful locked jaw problem. Further, he’d like to get a job.

“He has little support,” said Waletz.

Considering the matter, Judge Edelman said, “We’ve had all these compliance bumps.” However, the judge told Jeter, “Give me 30 days of compliance,” and he will reconsider the matter. Meanwhile, the judge discharged the order to review Jeter’s continued release.

Sewell, Jeter’s co-defendant, is also on release under similar restrictions.

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for Oct. 31.

Expert Connects DNA Samples to Murder, Shooting Suspects

An expert linked DNA evidence to three among six co-defendants in a mass shooting homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on May 19.

Erwin Dubose, 31, Kamar Queen, 28, Damonta Thompson, 28, and William Johnson-Lee, 22, are charged with conspiracy, premeditated first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, among other charges, for their alleged involvement in the mass shooting that killed 31-year-old Donnetta Dyson, 24-year-old Keenan Braxton, and 37-year-old Johnny Joyner. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Longfellow Street, NW on Sept. 4, 2021, and injured three additional individuals.

Mussay Rezene, 32, and Toyia Johnson, 53, are charged with accessory after the fact while armed and tampering with physical evidence for their alleged involvement in assisting the other defendants discard evidence and avoid arrests.

The prosecution called five forensic biologists from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) who performed laboratory work on DNA evidence linked to the case. Prosecutors informed the jury that parties agreed ATF received 24 cartridge casings collected from Longfellow Street and swabs of items found in a gray Nissan Maxima from the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS). DFS also sent known DNA samples of Dubose, Queen, Thompson, Johnson-Lee, and Rezene.

Prosecutors allege the gray Nissan Maxima connects Rezene to destroying the getaway car used in the shooting.

The court qualified one of the forensic biologists as an expert witness in the field of forensic DNA analysis. The expert concluded Johnson-Lee was a possible contributor to DNA on one set of cartridge casings. He also found that Rezene was a possible contributor to DNA on items retrieved from the Nissan including four plastic bottles, a plastic cup, and the charging cord. In addition, he said Dubose was a possible contributor to DNA on a different plastic bottle.

The trial is scheduled to resume on May 20.

Document: Police Investigate Death of 16-Year-Old

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on May 20 in Southeast Washington, D.C.

The victim, identified as 16-year-old Dominique Dingle, was found with gunshot wounds on the 1000 block of 3rd Place, Southeast, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The case remains under investigation.

Judge Tries to Balance Consequences With Compassion in Sentencing Shooter

In a 90 minute sentencing punctuated by raw emotion, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt acknowledged it was difficult to thread the legal needle in a case where not only was the victim severely injured, but the defendant and his family faced severe duress.

“I can’t give him a slap on the wrist,” said Brandt of Adrian Lee, 49. He was facing judgement for a shooting that grievously wounded the victim following a minor car accident on April 18, 2023 on the 700 block of Gresham Place, NW.

“You’ve had one too many lapses in judgement,” said the judge. But on the other hand, she didn’t want to extract “a pound of flesh.”

Lee originally faced an eleven count indictment, including assault with intent to kill, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and assault with significant bodily injury while armed.

Last September a jury found him guilty of all counts except assault with intent to kill and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.

The prosecutor painted a stark version of events that she characterized as “exceptional violence.” She said the victims had come to DC to celebrate their ninth anniversary when a vehicle owned by Lee sidewiped their 2020 gray Tesla. Lee went back to the scene but was unable to produce a valid insurance card.

In the ensuing dispute, the victims chased Lee to his nearby residence where Lee shot the husband in the abdomen and also fired at his wife.

The prosecutor reasoned that in addition to committing a violent crime Lee refused to accept responsibility and attempted to get friends and relatives to lie that the victims were armed.

An exacerbating factor, said the prosecutor, is that Lee was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2017. All of which, she said, justified a sentence of just short of 20 years.

While the victim listened to the proceedings virtually, the prosecutor read his impact statement.

“I found myself in a profound sense of despair,” wrote the victim who faced five months of rehabilitation for a bullet that lodged in his spine, almost all of the time bedridden. What should have been a joyous occasion turned into a moment of terror.

“The scars remain etched on my soul,” he continued.

However, defense attorney Albert Amissah attempted to paint Lee in another light. He showed a montage of Lee’s family photos and loved ones.

“Nobody should have to go through that kind of agony,” conceded Amissah about the victim but the lawyer said there were some extenuating circumstances. Lee, said Amissah, thought his life was in danger and he was simply trying to get away.

“The five seconds where he made that decision have upended his entire life, but the idea of self-defense is “not that far-fetched.”

At the start of the proceeding, Lee’s wife and infant son appeared in the courtroom, and judge Brandt permitted them to stay even though some judges do not allow the attendance of young children to prevent disruptions. Tearfully, Lee called out to his child, “I love you. I miss you.”

Lee’s wife spoke to the court about her unwavering support for him despite her desperate circumstance of trying to raise her children alone while facing severe health issues.

“What happened to daddy?” is a question she has to answer. “I can’t face my children any longer.”

For his part, Lee struggled to give a statement, ultimately deferring to Amissah on his behalf. “I’m a great father,” said the statement.

“So I’m here begging for mercy. I know what I did was wrong,” he continued. “I felt my life was in danger.”

In the end, it was up to Judge Brandt to administer punishment regardless of conflicting emotions, she said. First, she encouraged Lee’s wife to persevere in that she is much stronger than she thinks. A mother’s love, said the judge, “runs 24-hours-a-day.”

Still, the victim’s pain is “not insignificant and can’t be ignored,” she said. Nor is there any excuse for what Lee did.

For all the charges aggregated, Judge Brandt sentenced Lee to 13 years in prison, short of what the prosecution wanted. And at the bottom of the sentencing guidelines.

However, Judge Brandt said that was the maximum penalty recommended for the most serious remaining count of aggravated assault knowingly while armed. She also suggested the case could be appealed.

Lee requested placement in a prison near DC to facilitate family visits. No further proceedings are scheduled in the case.

Document: Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Northeast DC

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a homicide that occurred on May 20 on the 800 block of 26th Street, NE.

The victim, identified as 31-year-old Kian-Wayne Magruder from Temple Hills, MD, was found deceased with gunshot wounds. The case remains under investigation.

Document: Police Arrest Suspect in U Street Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 20-year-old Davian Raines, who is alleged to be involved in a shooting on May 11 on the 900 block of U Street, NW.

The incident resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to two adult males and a juvenile male. Raines has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (Gun).

Defense Grills Prosecution’s ‘Star Witness’ in Fatal Shooting

A witness who the defense claimed was motivated by self-interest testified he saw a suspected murderer shoot a victim in cold blood.

During hearings on May 13 and May 14, before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman, the defense chipped away at the man’s credibility and challenged the truthfulness of his account.

Anthony Green, 39, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Terence Akindo on the 2300 block of 13th Place, NE on July 30, 2023. Akindo died from two gunshot wounds to his head and chest.

Akindo’s older sister said the family, including seven siblings, had immigrated from Cameroon in 2007. “He was loved by everyone,” she said of Terence.

Prosecutors built much of their case around a person who said Green was a resident of a house at the crime scene where the two were living and doing drugs. The 40-year-old witness said he didn’t know Green’s actual name but referred to him as “Black.” Green, according to the witness, was part of a circle of drug users living there.

The witness also said he knew the victim as “Tre,” or “T” from an encounter the previous year.

“He was a good kid,” said the witness, although he was dealing drugs. The witness said he was aware that Green and Akindo had a “beef” over money and saw Green and Akindo talking in the street the day of the incident.

As the confrontation escalated, the witness said he tried to get the group which had assembled for a meal out of harm’s way.

According to the witness, another aspect of the dispute was an earlier episode in which Akindo supposedly “jumped” Green’s live-in girlfriend as well as the witness’ romantic partner at a Home Depot.

The witness claimed he heard Akindo say to Green with his hands up, “I didn’t do it!” As Akindo was backing away in fear, the witness said he saw “Black” shoot Akindo, then stand over him and shoot him again.

“Everytime he breathed, I guess, blood kept going out of his stomach,” said the witness.

The next day, he said, he went to the police along with his girlfriend and tried to talk her out of getting involved. Meanwhile, he did identify “Black” as the killer in a letter to police. That was substantiated by a video interview in which he told a detective that “Black” was the shooter and that he was “carefree” about the killing.

“No impression he had taken someone’s life. He had a smile on his face,” said the witness. All of which infuriated the witness who said he contemplated killing “Black.”

In cross-examination, defense attorney Sylvia Smith went on the attack, pointing out that the witness has pending cases in Arkansas, Virginia, New Jersey and Philadelphia. There are other charges in Montgomery County, Maryland for weapons and drug violations as well as assault and battery.

She wanted to know why the witness didn’t call 911 for an hour after the shooting. He replied that he wanted to make sure his girlfriend was okay. Smith also wondered why he didn’t tell police initially that he saw the shooting.

“Hey, hey, hey, I saw a body,” said the witness.

Smith pressed on, suggesting that the witness could have been drug impaired when he talked to police.

“You were stealing everything under the sun to pay for those drugs,” said Smith who brought up an episode in which the witness allegedly threatened to kill employees in a store robbery.

“How did you become the star witness?” asked Smith sarcastically. “You’re using this case to help yourself,” she said, in particular that the witness had asked for a $25,000 reward for information.

“The truth Mr. Sanders is that you shot Tre,” said Smith.

On the prosecutor’s redirect, the witness said he smiled when Smith asked the question because of the ”absurdity of it. It didn’t make sense.”

Prosecutors called another witness who saw the shooting’s aftermath from her front porch.

“I heard shots, bam, bam, bam, bam,” she said. Trained as an Army medic, she went to the victim in a futile attempt to help. “There was a young black man lying in the street,” she said with no signs of life.

The trial is slated to continue on May 15. .

Murder Defendant Denied Release

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park refused defense attorney Eliza Buergenthal’s request that he release her client, Tyquan Jennings, from DC Jail pending trial at a hearing on May 19.

Jennings, 26, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Vonte Martin and the wounding of another victim. The incident occurred on the 3000 block of Stanton Road, SE, on Aug. 19, 2024.

Court documents state Martin suffered two gunshot wounds to his left arm and one to his upper left chest.

According to arrest documents, multiple witnesses told police that Martin was in a conflict with two brothers, known by the nicknames “TyTy” and “KyKy,” who blamed Martin for the arrest of their relative.

Buergenthal argued for Jennings’ release on the grounds that he is the sole caretaker for his nine-year-old daughter and the evidence against him isn’t strong. Buergenthal said the surveillance video footage of the incident is dark and grainy, and the witness testimony is contradictory.

“All this shows that the evidence here is not overwhelming. It is not cut and dried, as the [prosecution] has alleged,” Buergenthal said.

“The fact that this entire murder occurred on video is the overwhelming nature of the evidence,” said the prosecutor.

The prosecutor said Jennings allegedly committed the murder while on release in a felony domestic violence case. Jennings was charged on March 31, 2023, with carrying a dangerous weapon outside his home or place of business (offense committed during release), possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. The case was dismissed on April 15, 2025.

Judge Park said the dismissal of the domestic violence case doesn’t negate the fact that Jennings was arrested for Martin’s homicide during pretrial release and therefore is considered to have violated the conditions of his release.

The next hearing in this case is scheduled for Aug. 15.

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