Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Waives Right to Test DNA Evidence

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On July 11, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz accepted Marcellus Stewart’s request to waive independent testing of DNA evidence in a shooting case.

Stewart, 27, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on May 17 on the 4600 block of Hillside Road, SE. The incident left three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.

Prosecutors, meanwhile, are not testing any evidence recovered from the scene for DNA. Judge Leibovitz explained to Stewart that his decision to forego DNA testing is final and Stewart agreed.

Stewart’s trial readiness hearing will be on Sept. 8. The trial is set to begin on Sept. 13.

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