Three shooting co-defendants alerted DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe that they plan to file motions to sever their cases, during a hearing on Oct. 18.
Purnell Jackson, 38, Charles Turner, 37, and Kharee Jackson, 31, are charged with conspiracy, eight counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, three counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, unarmed carjacking, 11 counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, unlawful possession of ammunition, carrying a rifle or shotgun outside a home or place of business, second-degree burglary, two counts of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, and possession of an unregistered firearm.
They are charged for their alleged involvement in a drive-by shooting that left three people injured. This crime occurred on Aug. 24, 2022, on the unit block of Quincy Place, NE.
Defense attorneys, Daniel Dorsey for Kharee Jackson, Rachel Cicurel for Charles Turner and Julie Swaney for Purnell Jackson stated they want to ensure against jury bias so each defendant will receive a fair trial based only on the evidence against each individual.
Parties were given a deadline to file discussed motions of severance on or before Jan. 6, 2025.
Parties are set to reconvene Nov. 15.
