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

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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.

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