Request to Modify Release Terms of Shooting Defendant Denied

By Jeff Levine - January 9, 2024
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

In a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Jan. 9, a request to modify the release terms of a juvenile shooting suspect was denied.  

Cedrick Brockington, 18, is accused of a shooting that left the victim in critical condition on Nov. 15, 2022 on the 1200 block of 5th Street, NW.

Brockington was indicted on one count of assault with intent to murder while armed, one count of assault with intent to kill while armed, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, one count of unlawful possession of ammunition, one count of possession of an unregistered firearm, and one count of carrying a dangerous weapon during a felony. 

During the proceeding Brockington’s attorney Joseph Yarbough argued his client’s release terms should be modified, extending his curfew from 10 p.m. until midnight.

Yarbough says he received a probation report from DC Pretrial Services indicating Brockington “continues to remain in compliance.” 

However, the prosecutor replied she has seen no new information from DC Pretrial Services requesting a change in Brockington’s status. Arguing to reduce his client’s restrictions, Yarbough said Brockington is scheduled to graduate from high school online in April and he’s “doing well.”

Judge Raffinan said she is concerned that Brockington is facing an 11-count indictment including assault with intent to murder while armed.  

Therefore, Judge Raffinan denied the motion maintaining Brockington’s 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew.  

The next hearing in the case is set for April 12.