Non-Fatal Shooting Co-Defendants Plead Not Guilty During Arraignment

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On April 5, co-defendants pleaded not guilty after arraignment for a shooting, before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro.

D’Montre Gay, 28, and Micah Cosby, 42, are charged with carrying a pistol without a license and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction exceeding one year, among other charges, for their alleged involvement in a shooting on December 16, 2023, on the 700 block of Maine Avenue, SW.

No injuries were reported. During the hearing, Gregg Baron and Marnitta King, Cosby and Gay’s defense attorneys, told Judge Di Toro they pleaded not guilty to all charges and asserted their constitutional rights, including a speedy trial.

Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) alerted the court that both defendants were in compliance with release requirements.

Baron requested that Cosby be stepped down from his curfew to allow him to work late shifts for an upcoming job. Judge Di Toro denied the request, stating that she wanted verification of employment before she rescinded Cosby’s curfew.

Gay’s defense attorney, Marnitta King, ended by requesting that her client’s case be separated from Cosby’s. Judge Di Toro will rule on the motion at a later date.

Parties are set to reconvene on Sept. 6.

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