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Judge Denies Release of Co-Defendants in Carjacking and Extends Indictment Deadline

DC Superior Court Judge Arthur Errol denied defense requests to prevent extending the time for indictment as well as the release the co-defendants in a carjacking and robbery case on July 2. 

Gregory Patterson, 41, and Jimmy Johnson, 43, are charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on the 1600 block of Kenilworth Avenue, NE, on July 11, 2023. 

Patterson is also charged with armed robbery in connection to the incident. 

At the hearing, the prosecution requested to extend the indictment deadline due to delays securing the victim’s testimony who’s been uncooperative. 

Pattersons defense attorney, Alvin Thomas Jr., and Johnson’s defense attorney, Joseph McCoy, argued that there is no good cause to keep the co-defendants in jail while the prosecution continues to attempt to produce their witness. 

The defense requested that the prosecution share any relevant communication they have had with the grand jury and asked the court to consider the time that the defendants have already spent in jail. 

Both defense attorney’s requested to keep the previously set trial date of Aug. 8 or release both defendants, citing an increase of violent incidents in the DC jail. 

Judge Arthur denied the release request based on the fact that the circumstances of this case have not changed and granted the prosecution’s request for additional time to indict. 

Parties are slated to return on July 26 for a status hearing and arraignment. 

Non-Fatal Stabbing Case Postponed Pending Competency Finding in a Murder Case

DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro agreed on July 2 to reschedule a status hearing in a non-fatal stabbing case until the defendant’s competency is determined in a murder case.

Larry Odoms, 62, is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly stabbing two people in a group home where he was living on the 5000 block of H Street, SE on July 28, 2019. One victim suffered a stab wound to the chest, the other suffered a stab wound to the neck. Both victims survived. 

In a separate case, Odoms is charged with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 81-year-old Dennis Stroy. Odoms metal status is being evaluated in that incident which occurred on Feb. 21, 2022, at the Deanwood Rehabilitation & Wellness Center on the 5000 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE.

Prior to his arrest for the murder case in 2022, Odoms had been found “mentally incompetent to stand trial” in a stabbing case in September 2020.

Judge Di Toro postponed his hearing, stating she wants to determine the mental competency ruling in the murder case before continuing with the stabbing case.

Parties will reconvene July 15.

Defendant Says He Wants a New Lawyer Who Can Represent Him Better

After a stabbing defendant requested new counsel and waived rights to a speedy trial, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz set a trial date for Aug. 13.

Antonio Nicks, 32, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on Feb. 16 at the DC Jail on the 1900 block of D Street, SE.

During the hearing on July 2, Nicks voiced strong dissatisfaction with his attorney Stephen LoGerfo’s performance. The perceived grievances led him to file a formal request for new counsel, citing an alleged lack of communication and the attorney’s failure to act in Nicks’ best interest.

Nicks also accused LoGerfo of not visiting him frequently enough.

Acknowledging the importance of securing effective legal representation, Nicks agreed to waive his right to a speedy trial within 100 days of arrest to find a new attorney. 

A trial readiness hearing is set for Aug. 2.

Judge Denies Homicide Defendant’s Fourth Request for Change of Counsel

DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a murder defendant’s fourth motion for new counsel, asserting that he has the right to be provided counsel, but not necessarily one of his own choosing. The decision came in a July 2 hearing.  

Sherman Holley, 46, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, carrying a pistol without a license, arson, destruction of property, resisting arrest, and assault on a police officer for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 53-year-old James Brooks Jr., which occurred on Jan. 15, 2023 on the 200 block of 37th Street, SE. 

According to court documents, the stabbing occurred after a conversation between Holley and Brooks. Surveillance footage shows an individual approaching and “lunging” at Brooks, who was then stabbed in the chest, shoulder and back areas. 

In a motion filed by Holley on June 24, he requested Judge Raffinan remove Megan Allburn as his attorney, stating her actions violated his right to a speedy trial.  

“Denying my Due Process and Equal Protection of the Law rights under the Fifth and 14th Amendment of the United States,” Holley wrote in his motion, alleging Allburn has failed to effectively represent him. 

Prosecution opposed the motion because the action would have resulted in his fourth counsel in this case, causing further delays. 

Holley discussed his frustrations with Judge Raffinan, stating he had been waiting for the prosecution to provide evidence from the beginning.

“I have a right to a speedy trial. I’ve been here 19 months,” Holley said. 

Judge Raffinan said she believed Allburn is competent and experienced to represent Holley fairly. 

She said Holley’s motion was misguided since the issue was not the ability of his attorney to represent him fairly, but rather scheduling issues out of her control.

Judge Raffinan denied Holley’s request for new counsel and maintained the same trial date of Feb. 17, 2026.

Parties are slated to return for another hearing on Oct 4.

Jurors See Instagram Evidence of Firearms Linked to Street Gang in Murder, Mass Shooting

Social media evidence was presented to jurors in a co-defendant homicide, conspiracy trial before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on July 1 revealing the presence of firearms in the weeks leading up to a shooting.

Mark Price, 29, and Antonio Murchison, 31, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, five counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, seven counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy, and seven counts of criminal gang affiliation. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a mass shooting on July 16, 2018, on the 5300 block of 53rd Street, NE in the Clay Terrace neighborhood. The incident left 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson dead and four other individuals with gunshot wounds.

The third co-defendant, Quanisha Ramsuer, 31, is charged with obstruction of justice in connection to the homicide.

Six other defendants were convicted in 2023 of charges from the incident, including:

Additionally, Price is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, threat to injure or kidnap a person, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict and first-degree burglary while armed. These separate charges come from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Andre Hakim Young on July 30, 2018, on the 1500 block of 19th Street, NE. 

At the hearing, the prosecution brought in a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) investigator who explained numerous slang terms and went through Instagram records of two accounts believed to belong to Murchison and Price.

Both Instagram accounts’ “followers” and “following” list, were disclosed to the jury and included several accounts with “df” in its username, which prosecutors claim proves the individuals’ allegiance to the Wellington Park Crew.  

According to the prosecution, the defendants and their co-conspirators belong to the crew, which prosecutors argue is a criminal street gang operating throughout the city.

The investigator testified that one of the characteristics he looks for in a group includes a “vanity name,” which he described as a having specific facet, such as lettering or emojis, that would show an individual’s association with a group. He stated that the Wellington Park group’s “vanity name” was commonly referred to as “DF.” 

Evidence presented by the prosecution attempted to corroborate the investigator’s statement. In an Instagram post from July 5, 2018, a caption stated, “Front line b*tch… df sh*t.” An individual in the scene, believed to be Murchison, is seen smoking marijuana and pointing a firearm with a flashlight attached to it at the camera.

As well, the prosecution presented Instagram evidence from Price’s alleged account where he states “I DO DIS SH*T FOR MY MAN F*CK THE GRAM #longlivepoppy” in August 2018.

A previous a witness stated that her 22-year-old brother, Maleak Coffin – also known as “Poppy” – was best friends with Price. 

Coffin died on December 26, 2017, after being shot two days before Christmas on the 2900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. On December 12, 2019, 27-year-old Robert Washington and 28-year-old Derrick Hart pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed for their role in the shooting.

The prosecution showed numerous Instagram posts showing an individual, believed to be Murchison, possessing firearms and in the Wellington Park area.

In numerous videos, the individual is either holding a firearm or showing a series of different firearms. Some of the firearms include a rifle with two ammunition drums and weapons with extended magazines. 

For instance, Instagram evidence from July 18, 2018, after Wilson’s death, shows an individual in a sleeveless shirt believed to be Murchison, pictured with a firearm in his waistband area while holding a semi-automatic firearm.

Other evidence features clips allegedly of the entire crew hanging out in the Wellington Park apartments area, which the investigator confirmed. 

The prosecution showed an Instagram picture of ten black males in a group signing “W” with their hands – referencing Wellington Park, according to the investigator – added by a caption stating, “Da gang.”

In addition to the cache of social media evidence, the prosecution also brought in a MPD detective who testified about Wellington Park and who would frequent the area. 

When presented with various photographs, the detective was able to identify alleged Wellington Park crew members, including Antonio Murchison, Isaiah Murchison, 24-year-old Quincy Garvin, 22-year-old Saquan Williams, Cobbs, Jeffers, and Michals.

The officer also allegedly dentified Michals as a gunshot victim from security footage taken at George Washington Hospital on March 13, 2018.

The prosecution continues the rest of its case on July 3.

‘There’s an Epidemic,’ Judge Says About Gun Violence Passing Sentencing

A shooting defendant was sentenced to 24 months of incarceration by DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro during a June 28 hearing.

Amante Concepcion, 24, was originally charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of an unregistered firearm, and possession of a prohibited weapon, for his involvement in a shooting that injured one individual on Oct. 22, 2023, on the 1300 block of Irving Street, NW. 

On March 22, Concepcion accepted an offer that required he plead guilty to carrying a pistol without a license in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges. 

During the hearing, Judge Di Toro noted the seriousness of the crime saying, “Gunfire in broad daylight, it’s not just illegal… so many could have been hurt.”

Furthermore, prosecutors argued, “The defendant’s consciousness of guilt was so high that he immediately threw his gun away.”

The prosecution requested a 12 month sentence with one year of supervised release.

However, the defense countered requesting nine months of incarceration with all suspended and a year of probation arguing Concepcion, “has shown that he can and will abide by the court.”

Furthermore, the defense argued the shooting was in self-defense saying, “Had he not had the gun, he may have been dead” because someone else had been firing at him.

In her response Di Toro said, “There’s an epidemic; it’s such a trite thing to say but there are so many guns.”

Judge Di Toro opted to sentence Concepcion under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA), which seals a young defendant’s conviction once all sentencing requirements are met. She explained that the youth act “gives people a chance to get back to where they are,” adding, “if you’re asked if you’re convicted of a felony, you get to say no.”

After sentencing him, Di Toro told Concepcion, “My goal, and it should be yours too, is for us to never see each other again.”

Stabbing Defendant Reminded to Be Compliant During Release

A stabbing defendant was reminded he must comply with all release conditions during a June 28 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro. 

Billy Williams, 65, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury, threat to kidnap or injure a person while armed, and aggressive panhandling, for his alleged involvement in a stabbing at Rock Creek and Virginia Avenue, NW, on Dec. 7, 2023.

At the hearing, a representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) alerted Judge Di Toro that Williams has been non-compliant with release conditions, including his GPS monitoring. 

Judge Di Toro reminded Williams he must follow all requirements, and ordered a drug test due to his previous positive results. 

Camille Wagner, who was standing in as Williams’s attorney due to Henry Escoto’s absence, alerted the court he would check in with PSA. 

Parties are slated to reconvene July 12. 

Judge Sentences Defendant to Six-and-a-Half Years for Stabbing, Firearm Possession 

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno sentenced an assault defendant to six-and-a-half years in prison on June 28.

On April 23, Jeremiah Clark, 41, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon  for his involvement in a stabbing incident on March 17 on the 600 block of Chesapeake Street, NE, that left one person injured. He also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm for an incident on July 19, 2023, on the 600 block of Chesapeake Street, SE.

Judge Salerno sentenced Clark to 60 months for assault with a dangerous weapon and 18 months for possession of a firearm, to be served consecutively. Smith must also serve three years of supervised release and pay $200 to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. 

According to court documents, Clark stabbed the victim while released for the possession charge. Clark asked the victim to pay back two dollars Clark had loaned him, starting an argument that ended in Clark’s stabbing him. 

At Clark’s sentencing, the prosecution played surveillance footage showing Clark stabbing the victim in the ear and the left side. 

The victim’s injuries were so severe that he had to be treated in the intensive care unit, the prosecutor said. 

The prosecutor said she spoke with the victim, who seemed “jovial” despite what had happened to him. 

The prosecution requested that Clark serve 23 months for possession of a firearm and 49 months for assault with a dangerous weapon, to be served consecutively. 

Clark’s attorney, Anthony Smith, did not specify the number of years Clark should serve, but simply asked that Clark receive mental health treatment. He described this case as a “progression of his past,” saying Clark first went to a psychiatric hospital when he was 15. 

Smith said Clark’s fiance, who was present in the courtroom, agreed to take him to psychiatric appointments and help take care of his mental health.

Judge Salerno said that Clark has been on probation in the past, yet has not chosen to seek mental health. Instead, Judge Salerno said, Clark chose to stab an innocent victim.

Clark said he was sorry for his actions.

Judge Salerno left Clark’s treatment to be determined by the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC).

Judge Denies Defense Request to Suppress Evidence in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur ruled against two motions to suppress evidence during a hearing on July 1 regarding a shooting that injured a sex worker.

Jerry Tyree, 46, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of liquid phencyclidine (PCP), attempted unlawful possession of liquid PCP, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Nov. 29, 2023, on the 5900 block of Foote Street, NE. 

According to court documents, Tyree was smoking a PCP cigarette while performing sexual acts with the victim when he accused her of stealing his money. Tyree allegedly shot her in the groin, then fled the area on foot.

The first motion to suppress evidence pertained to a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer’s testimony regarding Tyree’s arrest and the seizure of his alleged firearm. 

D.C. Witness previously reported that an officer spotted Tyree reaching in front of him while he was patrolling the 5200 block of Sheriff Road, NE. The officer said his “spidey” senses led him to make contact. 

Tyree started running. After placing Tyree in handcuffs, officers allegedly recovered a handgun and suspected phencyclidine (PCP) from him.

The area that officers were patrolling was deemed a high crime area by the MPD. Judge Arthur said that this statistic, combined with Tyree ‘s behavior on seeing the officers, gave them reasonable, articulable suspicion to stop him and a legal basis for patting him down.

The second motion pertained to a nine-panel photo array and the reliability of the victim’s identification of Tyree. 

Judge Arthur observed that the victim correctly identified Tyree. It “looks just like him,” Judge Arthur said.

Both motions to suppress the evidence were denied.

Parties are slated to return July 18 to begin trial, but it may be set for July 22 due to scheduling conflicts for Tyree’s defense attorney, Sara Kopecki.

‘I Am Scared About Him Dying,’ Attorney Says of Homicide Defendant 

A discussion about a possible compassionate release for a mortally ill homicide defendant took place before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on July 1.

Joseph Ballard, 60, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of Monte Daniels, 33, on July 28, 2023, on the 1600 block of Benning Road, NE. 

According to court documents, Ballard allegedly stabbed Daniels once in the chest killing him over an argument about drugs.

In September, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt released Ballard on conditions he would receive treatment for his drug use. He was re-arrested due to his failure to appear in court, and multiple issues with drug testing. 

Ballard’s attorney, Dominique Winters, said Ballard was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer and heart failure. She told Judge Demeo he is currently receiving advanced care at a hospital, with his wife making most of his medical decisions. 

Winters requested his release on compassionate grounds because he is no longer a danger to the community or a flight risk.

Winters claimed Ballard now weighs 101 pounds and showed two pictures representing his emaciated condition. The first picture was an image of his arm, and the second picture was a full-body image, both taken from his hospital bed, in which he looked frail. 

“I am scared about him dying,” Winters said.

According to Winters, it is difficult for Ballard to receive treatment because whenever he needs to be transferred to another hospital or removed from handcuffs, the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC) must approve the move. Winters said this limits the medical decisions Ballard’s wife can make.

She said Ballard has a tube inserted into his left lung, which is no longer functioning because of excess fluid, and his doctors have requested he begin occupational and physical therapy. 

Winters said Ballard has not begun occupational and physical therapy despite the recommendation being made a month ago, citing the DOC’s restrictions.

Winters concluded Ballard’s being in custody is “complicating” his treatment plan and accelerating his “deterioration.”

An official, who represented the DOC, said Ballard discharged himself against medical advice. Without a proper discharge, the DOC can’t develop a reliable care plan.

“Discharge paperwork is the blueprint for care,” the witness said.

Meanwhile, the DOC does not have a hospice care plan for patients likevBallard. 

A member of the Daniels family was present on Webex video, and said the defendant needs to be held accountable for his actions. The family member also said he once was very ill like Ballard and with proper treatment he was brought back to health. 

Judge Demeo called this hearing “dire” and requested testimony from medical professionals aiding Ballard take place as soon as possible.

Parties are set to reconvene July 3. 

Defendant Accepts Guilty Plea in Armed Carjacking

A defendant pleaded guilty to one count of armed carjacking before DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on July 1. 

James Borum, 21, was originally charged with three counts of armed carjacking, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, receiving stolen property worth $1,000 or more, and conspiracy for his alleged involvement in three incidents on the 1500 block of 30th Street, NW, the 4700 block of Alton Place, NW, and the 4300 block of Alton Place, NW. The incidents occurred on Jan. 11 and Jan. 12, 2021. 

According to the plea agreement, Borum admitted to one count of armed carjacking of a black Acura MDX on the 4700 block of Alton Place, NW. In exchange, the prosecution agreed to dismiss all other charges.

In a release describing the crimes and conviction, the DC US Attorney’s Office noted, “[O]fficers with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) observed the victim’s vehicle speeding in the 2600 block of Benning Road, NE.  Police requested air support from MPD’s helicopter, Falcon-1, which tracked the victim’s vehicle. [As it] approached the traffic circle located at 1 Municipal Place in Mount Rainier, Maryland, the vehicle struck a utility pole and flipped upside down. Borum exited and ran from the vehicle before being stopped by MPD officers.”

While the mandatory minimum sentence for the defendant is 15 years, Borum could receive up to a maximum of 40 years in prison and a $125,000 fine.

Borum will also be required to serve five years of supervised release and register as a gun offender in the District of Columbia. 

His sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 30.

Document: MPD Searching for Southwest Shooting Suspect

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect connected to a shooting that occurred on June 6 at the 4600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SW. One individual sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Officer Testifies Victim’s Dying Words Identify Shooter

A responding officer testified the victim identified his shooter moments before succumbing to his injuries before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein in a trial on July 2.

Vernon Parrish, 40, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Ronald Bailey, 52, which occurred on Sept. 26, 2021 on the 5200 block of E Street, SE. 

According to the prosecution, there was another suspect who accompanied Parrish during the incident identified as Adrian Tate who recently died.  

During the hearing, the prosecution brought in a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer, who was one of the first to aid Bailey on scene. 

The prosecution showed the officer’s body-worn camera, in which he and other officers broke through the back door of Bailey’s house and rushed to his upstairs bedroom. 

In the footage, Bailey is heard saying he was shot by Parrish. While waiting for DC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to arrive, officers questioned Bailey about what had transpired. 

According to Bailey,  Parrish shot him outside of his house, and drove away in a green Lexus as Bailey retreated inside the house. 

In the footage, Bailey said he couldn’t recall Parrish’s exact physical characteristics.

An agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), who specializes on cell site data, testified that Tate and Parrish’s phones were in the general area of the incident at the time of the murder. However, he stated their exact location isn’t known.

Prosecutors also called on Bailey’s neighbor, who stated she watched the incident unfold; she testified she heard multiple gunshots and a car speed away from the scene. 

She recalled that before the shooting, she watched the driver, a man wearing a white shirt, throw a phone into a vehicle before retrieving a firearm. She also recalled a second individual wearing a yellow shirt. 

According to the witness, the individual who had the gun was taller than the passenger. 

Nikki Lotze, Parrish’s defense attorney, argued Tate was taller than Parrish. 

Prosecutors called on another of Bailey’s neighbors, who checked on Bailey after shots were fired. According to the witness, Bailey prompted him to call 911. 

The witness testified that he overheard an argument between the suspect and Bailey, in which they were fighting “over a girl.”

According to the witness, who was previously a fire marshall, shots were fired from the car and the house. 

He characterized the shooting suspect as tall and thin. 

Trial is set to continue on July 3.

‘Okay, You’re Out of Your Mind Now’, Says Judge to Prosecution in Armed Carjacking Case

DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz disagreed with the prosecution’s request to vacate a trial date, despite the defense needing additional time to review a plea deal during a June 28 hearing.

James Borum, 21, is charged with three counts of armed carjacking, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy, and receiving stolen property worth $1,000 or more, for his alleged involvement in three incidents that occurred con Jan. 11, 2021 on the 1500 block of 30th Street, NW, and Jan. 12, 2021 on the 4700 block and 4300 block of Alston Place, NW. 

When prosecutors asked to “vacate the trial date,” Judge Leibovitz responded “okay, you’re out of your mind now,” to request the trial date be removed without the parties agreeing on a plea deal. She said the prosecutor must try the case as soon as possible. 

Borums defense attorney said she needed additional time to discuss the plea offer with him.

Parties are slated to reconvene July 1.

Double-Homicide Trial May Be Delayed Due to Evidence Issues

Defense attorney Madalyn Harvey asked DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan to delay Antoine Turner‘s trial so Harvey can review thousands of videos and tens of thousands of pages of evidence at a hearing on July 1.

Turner, 30, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the shooting deaths of Demetrius Benson,34, on Nov. 3, 2020, on the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE, and Demeitri Anderson,23, on Nov. 29, 2020, on the 4500 block of Benning Road, SE.

Harvey told Judge Raffinan that the defense recently received two phone extraction files from the prosecution, one containing more than 13,000 pages and the other more than 31,000 pages. 

According to the prosecution, the phones were seized when Turner was arrested on Dec. 3, 2020. At the time, the technology to unlock phones did not exist. The prosecution was only able to retrieve the phone data this June.

Additionally, Turner’s previous defense attorney received over 3,000 Ring camera video clips from the prosecution. The new defense team claimed that they never received those videos.

Harvey said the defense cannot be ready for the Oct. 21 trial date because of the need to review this information. 

The prosecutor asked to keep the current trial date and offered to help the defense process the evidence.

Judge Raffinan instructed the defense team to accept the prosecutor’s assistance.  If they still feel they need more time, they can file a motion for continuance by Aug. 9. 

Additionally, Judge Raffinan asked the prosecutor to come up with a more detailed timeline for the trial, which she estimates will last four weeks.

The parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 30.