Release Denied for Co-Defendants in Murder Case

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A DC Superior Court judge denied release requests from two co-defendants in a homicide case.

Niko Hall, 30, and Kyrie Wells, 19, are charged with first-degree murder while armed in the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Anthony Lee on Sept. 26, 2020, on the 2900 block of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE.

During the Oct. 21 hearing, defense counsel for Hall sought to have him released so he can receive treatment for a physical condition he has.

The prosecution brought a statement from the victim’s mother that said the co-defendants should not be released because they both pose dangers to their communities.

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson denied this motion, saying that no conditions or accommodations could ensure the safety of the community if Hall were released.

However, Judge Dayson said that pretrial conditions may be modified to make sure the defendant receives the proper medical attention.

The court will reconvene on Jan. 14.

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