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Homicide Defendant Competent to Stand Trial, But Not to Represent Himself

A homicide defendant asked to represent himself in court despite a finding he was incompetent to do so in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Nov. 14.

Marcus Barringer, 34, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of firearm possession during a crime of violence, six counts of possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, and two counts of unlawful firearm possession with a prior conviction, unlawful possession of ammunition, carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business, obstructing justice via harassment, and obstructing justice by influencing a witness or officer.

These charges stem from Barringer’s alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Rashad Davis, 32, on the 2300 block of Nicholson Street, SE, on May 6, 2022.

During the hearing, Judge Kravitz discussed a Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) report, which stated that Barringer was competent to stand for trial, but not competent to waive his right to counsel and represent himself. Judge Kravitz said he would authorize court funds to reevaluate competency if Barringer disagreed with the finding.

Barringer responded that DBH was corrupt and racist. “I’m being harassed at this point,” he told the judge, and said that the court was trying to violate his rights.

He said that he represented himself in previous cases in Virginia and Maryland. He claimed it was pointless to wait for an expert to evaluate him.

Judge Kravitz gave the defense time to decide if they wanted to challenge the DBH report and allow Barringer to waive his right to counsel.

Parties are slated to reconvene on Jan. 30.

Document: MPD Investigating Deanwood Officer-Involved Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Nov. 17 in the Deanwood neighborhood. Officers encountered 25-year-old David Warren Childs, who was armed and fled when approached. During a subsequent struggle, Childs reached for his waistband, prompting an officer to discharge their weapon, resulting in Childs’ death. The incident is under review by the Internal Affairs Bureau and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Homicide Suspect Denied Court Appearance For Banned Drawings on Shoes

The US Marshal Service told DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz that they turned away a homicide defendant for wearing prohibited clothing in a hearing on Nov. 14.

Mark Price, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of assault with the intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, threatening to kidnap or injure a person, armed burglary, four counts of firearm possession during a crime of violence, and the unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Andre Young, 47, on the 1500 block of 19th Street, SE, on July 30, 2018.

This hearing marked the third delay in Price’s case. He had previously failed to appear in a hearing on March 14 for medical reasons, and refused to come to court on Sept. 26, citing mistreatment by the court.

During the hearing, defense attorney Destiny Fullwood-Singh alerted the court that Price was not present. She explained that Price had attempted to attend court but was “rejected” by the US Marshal Service.

When questioned by Judge Kravitz, Marshals confirmed that Price was rejected, citing a new clothing policy they had implemented to no longer accept clothing featuring drawings. They claimed that Price was “not abiding by that policy.”

Fullwood-Singh further explained that Price was “artistic,” and that he had drawings on his shoes. The prosecution requested that Price return for future hearings with different footwear.

Judge Kravitz postponed the hearing to give Price a chance to return with appropriate attire.

Parties are set to return on Dec. 19.

Stabbing Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing

A stabbing defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Heide L. Herrmann on Nov. 14.

Mark Henry, 38, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on Nov. 10 near the intersection of Sycamore and Oak Drives, SE.

According to court documents, Henry allegedly stabbed the complainant multiple times after a verbal confrontation escalated. The victim sustained two puncture wounds and a laceration to her left torso and was transported to George Washington University Hospital for treatment.

During the hearing, Edward Joseph, Henry’s defense attorney, formally waived the preliminary hearing.

The prosecution requested that Henry remain detained, and the court ordered he continue to be held without bond. 

Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Dec. 15.

Carjacking Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing

A carjacking defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Nov. 14 before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum.  Jamari Prophet, 24, is charged with unarmed carjacking for his alleged involvement in an Oct. 25 carjacking on the 2400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. 

According to court documents, the victim reported that a man opened their car door, pulled them from the vehicle, and drove away in their Nissan Sentra.

During the hearing, Prophet’s attorney, Gemma Stevens, informed the court of Prophet’s intent to waive the preliminary hearing.

Judge Hildum accepted the waiver and continued the case.

Parties are slated to return to court on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.

Judge Says DC Agency Violated Subpoena in Murder Case

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park found that the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) violated a subpoena by not giving evidence to parties in a murder case on Nov. 14.

Jerome Dukes, 34, and Justin Borum, 36, are charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior crime of violence for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Jayvon Jones on the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue, NE, on Feb. 21, 2023. 

Dukes’ defense attorney, Brandi Harden, alerted the court that she had not yet received evidence from the prosecution regarding a witness’ licensing as a Special Police Officer (SPO), even after Judge Park issued a subpoena for the evidence.

The prosecution said that the DLCP has been having technical issues with retrieving and sending the information. A prosecutor also said getting responses from the agency has been an ongoing problem throughout this case.

Judge Park ordered representatives from DLCP to appear at the next hearing because the agency has not complied with the initial subpoena.

During the hearing, Harden also asked for un-redacted files so she could have access to the contact information of witnesses. She said she has reason to believe some of them are lying about their licensing with DLCP. 

“I have a right to investigate this,” Harden said.

Judge Park did not rule on the matter, telling parties to resolve it among themselves.

Parties are set to reconvene on Dec. 3.

Shooting Defendant’s Family Claims Arson Retaliation

The stepdaughter of a shooting defendant testified on Nov. 13 before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson that members of the victim’s family attempted to set her apartment building on fire two days after the shooting. 

David Pena, 49, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The charges are in connection to Pena’s alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Maurice Robinson on the 2900 block of Southern Avenue, SE, on June 12, 2023. 

Lawyers for David Pena, Dana Page and Gail Engmann, called his stepdaughter to testify about the brawl that led to Robinson’s death as well as an attempted arson at Pena’s apartment building two days after the fight, which Page and Engmann allege was committed by Robinson’s family. 

The witness testified to being home the day that her stepsister, Pena’s daughter, got into a fight with a former friend. She said that the family of the other girl came to their apartment complex and goaded her stepsister into a fight. 

“They came to our house and people came to our door and they started banging,” she said. 

The witness described a chaotic scene as she went out to retrieve her younger siblings and bring them inside, away from the conflict. 

“People were fighting and people were trying to stop the fight as well,” she said. “There were kids that were getting maced and they [Robinson’s family] proceeded to jump her.”

The witness also said that when she tried to intervene and break things up, a man grabbed onto something in his waistband and told her to back off. 

“I guess I thought it was a gun,” she said. 

During their questioning, prosecutors pointed out that she had not said anything about someone flashing a gun at her until this month despite being interviewed by the police several times. It was not clear during her testimony if the man in question was Robinson. 

Page also asked the witness about an attempted arson that took place at the witness’ apartment building two days after the shooting. Prior to his arrest, Pena had also lived in the building, along with some of the witnesses’ family. 

The witness said that at around 2 a.m. she heard what sounded like water splashing outside her apartment.

“People came and they poured gasoline around the building,” she said. The witness testified that she saw one person’s face and recognized her as the lady who allegedly maced her young siblings on the day of the brawl. When asked how she could recognize her, the witness said that she was wearing the same shoes at the brawl and the arson. 

Prosecutors challenged the witness’ version of events and played the 911 call she made the night of the arson. During the call, the witness said that she did not know and could not identify any of the people committing the arson.

In response to prosecutors’ questioning, the witness described it as a “frantic call.”

Jurors also heard testimony from the lead detective in this case.

The detective interviewed the mother of Pena’s biological daughter, who identified Pena as the shooter, according to the detective. 

However, the detective said that no weapon was found in the apartment where Pena lived. 

In fact, no murder weapon has been recovered in this case and ballistic evidence was not recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to the detective. 

Judge Dayson denied a motion from the defense to discuss the prosecution’s failure to investigate the arson incident in front of the jury.

“This is where the trial within the trial really becomes an issue for me,” Dayson said. 

Dayson did, though, allow the defense to reopen cross-examination an earlier witness, Robinson’s mother. Based on testimony from Pena’s stepdaughter, Robinson’s mother allegedly maced children during the brawl and participated in the arson incident. 

Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 17. 

Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment

A murder defendant pleaded not guilty to indictment charges during his arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Nov. 14.

Rodney Whiting, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Antoine Pratt on Feb. 14 on the 3800 block of Jay Street, NE.

According to court records, Whiting was actually indicted on Nov. 12. During the hearing, he pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Additionally, defense attorney Matthew Davies requested evidence from the prosecution that would potentially be exculpatory.

Parties are set to reconvene on Dec. 17 to discuss evidence and set a trial date.

Questionable Urine Samples Jeopardize Parole Status for Stabbing Defendant 

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe considered sending a former stabbing defendant back to jail on Nov. 12, after she submitted drug tests inconsistent with human urine. 

On June 9, Sharae Hicks, 52, pleaded guilty to simple assault and attempted felony violation of the bail reform act for her involvement in a stabbing on the 1400 block of 12th Street, NW on July 29, 2024. 

The stabbing occurred after a night of drinking and smoking in the victim’s apartment when Hicks and the victim allegedly struggled over a knife. During her sentencing on June 9, Hicks told the court that she grabbed the knife in self-defense after the victim refused to stop messing with her and touching her face, according to earlier reporting from DC Witness and court documents.

On June 9, Judge Pipe imposed a suspended sentence for the charges and two years of probation, opting not to send her to prison.

During the Nov. 12 hearing, though, Judge Pipe nearly decided to revoke Hick’s probation status for her non-compliance in drug testing and for failing to show up to court on time. Hicks arrived hours late to her morning probation hearing. 

In her absence, her probation officer informed the court that, recently, she had not been compliant with drug testing. The officer noted that she missed several tests in October and one in November, and had submitted some samples that were not consistent with human urine.

Parties reconvened later when Hicks arrived at court and her probation officer noted that though she had missed drug tests, she was in compliance with mental health services, according to court documents. 

Judge Pipe allowed her to remain on release and prove her compliance until the next hearing. 

Parties are slated to reconvene Dec. 16.

Trial Opens in Fatal Stabbing, Shooting Case

Opening statements and witness testimony marked day one of a brutal murder trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Nov. 12

Julius Worthy, 39, is charged with second-degree murder 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 by a prior convict for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting and stabbing of Orlando Galloway, 36, on April 2, 2023 at the 200 block of 14th Street, SE. Also injured was Galloway’s girlfriend, who was stabbed but survived.

In opening statements, the prosecution explained the violence that had occurred in an apartment building in April. “Shot. Stabbed. Beaten,” he said, stating that Galloway had been shot eight times, stabbed five times in the neck, and beaten so extensively with a firearm that his skull caved in and a part of the gun’s frame snapped off.

The assault had was over $20, the prosecution alleged. He claimed that Worthy had returned to the apartment angry and the two men had fought. It escalated quickly into the fatal shooting and stabbing. One of the shots hit the air mattress Galloway and his girlfriend had been sleeping on. She had tried to play dead according to the prosecution, but Worthy still choked her and stabbed her repeatedly, including 16 times in the hand.

“There is only one possible verdict,” the prosecutor told the jury, confident they would find Worthy guilty on all counts. He said that the testimonies of Galloway’s girlfriend, experts, police, medical personnel, and neighbors would prove the brutality of the shooting and stabbings. 

A neighbor, who had called police, had seen Worthy stabbing the woman through the open front door, the prosecution said. This second assault had occurred an hour after the initial gunshots.

The prosecution told the jury that when Worthy was arrested, he was found in an alleyway near the incident address and he was soaked in blood. He had been found and arrested the day after the shooting and stabbing occurred.

The prosecution argued Worthy not only murdered Galloway, but attacked his girlfriend with the intent to kill her.

Despite the certainty of the prosecution, defense attorney Steven Ogilvie argued that “the only possible, just verdict” is not guilty. He argued that the testimony of Galloway’s girlfriend is not credible, claiming that her story changes and does not agree with the physical evidence in the case. 

He argued that she had said that Worthy had the gun and that neither she or Galloway had a weapon. But Worthy’s DNA was not found on the gun, Ogilvie argued, and both of the victims’ DNA profiles were found on the gun. 

Therefore, he argued that it was impossible to reconcile the testimony and the DNA evidence. “That story is contradicted by physical, scientific evidence,” Ogilvie said. Even so, he told the jury “you decide where the doubt is” within the prosecution’s theory.

Several witnesses testified. One of Galloway’s sisters spoke about his character. Though brief, her testimony was emotional as she paused, trying to find the right words.

 “He was a big gentle teddy bear, he was our protector…,” she said. “He was our everything.” 

One of the responding officers with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) testified about the scene and the state he found the surviving victim in. Multiple clips of his body-worn camera footage were shown in court, depicting his arrival and the subsequent canvass of the surrounding area.

In the footage, smears of blood are seen on the white door of the apartment and a window is visibly broken. Loud music and a male voice shouting indistinguishably can be heard from the unit directly above before a female voice from inside the apartment, crying for help.

When she opened the door on the footage, the surviving victim was covered in blood and had visible cuts. She was on the floor, disoriented, repeatedly telling the two officers that “he ran out the back door” and begging for help. Galloway was seen laying on his back on the floor of the kitchen.

When questioned by defense attorney Michael Bruckheim, the officer testified his first priority was to help the victim and attempt to provide medical attention before the paramedics arrived.

The officer testified that he did, however, go to the back of the apartment building, canvassing the area when directed to do so by his supervisor. He was searching for any suspects or possible evidence that may be at the rear of the building. The officer said that he did not find either.

Bruckheim asked if he had found blood at the open gate to the backyard of the apartment building. The officer said he did not, but that he was not primarily looking for blood.

While officers investigated the backyard, the upstairs neighbor in the apartment building spoke to them through his screen door. He was argumentative, the testifying officer claimed, and was “loud and obnoxious” as he asked the officers questions about what they were doing and why they were there. 

When asked in cross-examination, the officer clarified that more officers had arrived to keep an eye on him. The officer stated they were watching the upstairs neighbor because they were unsure if he was involved in the homicide in any way. The neighbor did calm down after speaking to the officer’s supervisors.

The officer was also present for the defendant’s arrest. He testified that Worthy was cooperative, but was shuffling around and would not make eye contact. The officer said Worthy may have been “passively resisting,” as he laid down when they were trying to handcuff him and he had to be lifted up. Bruckheim suggested that Worthy was making it easier to handcuff him by laying down, but the officer claimed it had not been.

Another officer who responded to the scene testified. He testified that, when he got to the apartment, he knocked on the door multiple times before anyone answered. The person who eventually opened the door was a woman the officer said was badly injured. He heard her weakly saying “help me.” He said he also noticed a man who appeared to be unconscious.

The officer testified he immediately called for paramedics and his supervisor. He waited to enter the apartment, and when he did, he said he saw blood “everywhere” and that the “apartment was in disarray.” He checked the man further for signs of life, and said he noticed none. 

When paramedics arrived, they quickly started treating the injured woman, according to the officer. When he asked why they didn’t treat the man, the paramedics told him he was already declared dead. He said the paramedics had to cut parts of her clothing off to treat her fully.

The officer mentioned clothing that were cut off the victim. He said some pieces were recovered from the scene where paramedics cut it and the rest was recovered from the floor of the hospital room she was treated at. 

The prosecution also showed body camera footage of officers arresting a suspect and collecting two items from him: a knit cap and a phone. A bandage can be seen on the suspect’s wrist, which the officer clarified was already there when they found him.

During cross examination, the officer further clarified that he was not involved in searching the apartment for evidence nor did he speak with detectives who did or who interviewed the surviving victim. 

Bruckheim asked the officer if the clothing they recovered from the hospital was truly recovered from the floor, to which the officer said yes. He stated the bag they put the clothes in was a plastic bag hospital staff gave them. 

The prosecution brought in another witness: a forensic scientist who investigated the scene.

He explained that forensic scientists often sketch the areas they investigate to create a clearer picture of the scene. He and his partner both drew one. The prosecution showed both.

The sketch showed the front room of the apartment in 3D. He pointed out several markers on the sketch that referenced “leftover projectiles” and strike marks where they hit.

The other sketch was from the witness’s partner showed a top-down view of the apartment and where relevant items were located. 

Parties are scheduled to reconvene Nov. 13.

Stabbing Defendant Won’t Come to Court, Again

A stabbing defendant’s case was delayed due to his refusal to attend court before  DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Nov. 14.

Rubin Holman, 32, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and aggravated assault knowing while armed for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, on Oct. 4, 2022. 

According to court documents, the stabbing victim was a CVS store employee who requested that the defendant leave after attempting to take chips and soda without paying. 

At the hearing, Holman’s defense attorney, Terrance Austin, told Judge Kravitz that his client was not brought over from the jail, and was aware that he had been experiencing medical issues earlier in the week. 

According to court records, Holman has failed to appear in court due to medical issues or refusal numerous times since being detained in December of 2023. 

Parties are slated to reconvene on Dec. 17.

Judge Weighs Defense Request to Share Information That May Put Witness at Risk

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman ordered prosecutors to justify why they’re not sharing information with the defense about an important witness on Nov. 7.

Randolph Thomas, 42, is charged with felony murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, armed robbery, and first-degree burglary while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Emmanuel Durant Jr. on the 200 block of Webster Street, NE, on Dec. 31, 2009. Thomas was arrested in October 2023 in connection to the murder.

During the hearing, parties discussed a motion to compel that defense attorney Pierce Suen had filed in regards to a witness. According to Suen, he had requested materials relating to the witness six months ago, and asked how he was supposed to conduct an investigation and put a  case together when he had “none of the information.” He explained that he didn’t even know when the witness spoke with detectives about the incident, and said that was an example of “the bare minimum facts” that the defense was lacking.

The prosecution claimed to have provided a “significant amount” of information about the witness, but said that they could not disclose the additional materials Suen was requesting because of “witness security issues.” The prosecution argued that the trial date is set seven months out, so the defense could wait a few months for the disclosure to ensure the witness’ safety.

Judge Edelman asked Suen what type of investigation the defense would conduct if it had access to the information. Suen explained that he wanted to look into cellular communications data and also investigate any potential inconsistencies in the witness statements.

The judge agreed that the prosecution had an obligation to disclose the information under the Brady rule, which requires the prosecution to disclose possible exculpatory evidence, but claimed he was hesitant to order the disclosure because of the vagueness of the “witness security issues” cited by the prosecution. 

The prosecution explained that the witness was currently in protective custody while in jail because he had been receiving threats, and claimed that if the defense began investigating, the “intensity of the threats” could increase and pose a danger to the witness.

Suen argued that there was no evidence that an investigation would actually compromise the witness’ safety, and that the prosecution’s argument that it would was “speculative.”

Judge Edelman asked if there was any information in the witness materials that would directly put the witness at risk, to which the prosecution said there may be, but that it would be easier to disclose all of the information in a few months rather than parse through it to find which information would be dangerous.

Judge Edelman noted that there was no “laboriousness exception” to Brady and that the court needed more substantial evidence that the information would threaten the witness to justify not disclosing it. He gave the prosecution three weeks to review the materials for anything that would put the witness at risk before disclosing the materials. 

Parties are set to return on May 15, 2026.

Murder Defendant Gets Mental Eval For Memory Loss

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt asked a doctor to evaluate a defendant’s competency on Nov. 13 after prosecutors stated they believe the defendant suffers from memory loss. 

Karlos Bibb, 25, is charged with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in a car collision that resulted in the death of Jamya Williams, 20, on July 3, 2021 on the intersection of 14th and K Streets, NW. 

When Judge Brandt asked about Bibb’s competency, a doctor from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) stated she believes Bibb is struggling with “memory deficits” and suffered a traumatic brain injury. This has resulted in Bibb being unable to recall many events from the past five years.

Therefore, the doctor believed that part of the competency exam should assess Bibb’s cognitive function, through a specialized evaluation that has not been conducted.

The prosecution said some of the 8,000 jail calls Bibb made should be taken into consideration for the evaluation.

Judge Brandt ordered the prosecution to send the flagged sections of the jail calls by the end of December and asked the doctor to have her full competency report taking into consideration a detailed neuro-psychological evaluation completed by the next hearing.

The parties are slated to reconvene on Jan. 30, 2026. 

Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Requests Removal of GPS Monitor

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz requested a written motion before ruling on the defendant’s oral request to remove her GPS monitor on Nov. 14. 

Meyona Rorie, 25, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and aggravated assault while armed for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Aug. 20, on the 3600 block of Ames Street, NE. One individual sustained injuries during the incident. 

According to court documents, Rorie instructed an unknown individual to pull the trigger and shoot the victim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. 

Judge Kravitz previously released Rorie to home confinement with GPS monitoring on Oct. 10. According to her Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) officer, she has since received one infraction for leaving her home to go to the grocery store without previous approval from her case manager, but has otherwise remained compliant. 

At the hearing, her defense attorney Michael Lawlor was unable to appear, and Matthew Davies stood in as the defense. Davies told Judge Kravitz that he wished to discuss the removal of Rorie’s GPS monitor.

Judge Kravitz requested that Lawlor file a written motion, given that stand-in prosecution and defense counsel were present at the hearing. 

Rorie was assured by Judge Kravitz that he would rule soon after the motion was filed, but said he was not prepared to make a ruling at that time. Rorie was visibly upset about the judge’s decision to delay his ruling. 

Parties are slated to reconvene Feb. 13, 2026.

Judge Grants Request for Full Mental Competency Examination Despite Possible Malingering 

DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean granted the defense’s request for a full mental competency examination of a shooting defendant during a Nov. 12 hearing.

Roasu Johnson, 35, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year, carrying a pistol without license outside of a home or business, unlawful discarding a firearm or ammunition, possession of unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition for his alleged involvement in a shooting on the 900 block of Kennedy Street, NW, on Aug. 6, 2025.  

The first three charges are enhanced because they were allegedly committed during release for a separate crime, which can result in additional years of incarceration.  

During the hearing, defense attorney Alvin Thomas requested a full mental evaluation of Johnson to determine whether he is competent to stand trial. The initial report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) indicated that a full exam would be necessary but also explained that there is possible “malingering,” or that Johnson is feigning illness. 

Johnson also brought a mental health report from the DC Jail to show the court, supporting his argument for a full examination. 

Judge McLean granted the full examination request but required Thomas to explain his specific concerns about Johnson’s mental state to DBH.       

At the end of the hearing, Thomas requested that Johnson receive treatment at Saint Elizabeths Hospital. Judge McLean denied this request.  

Parties are slated to reconvene Dec. 18.