A shooting defendant’s motion for release was denied for the third time by DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Dec. 8.
Marcus Reavenell, 48, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting at the intersection of Foote and 58th Streets, NE, on May 14.
According to court documents, the conflict began as a road rage incident that later resulted in Reavenell allegedly following the victim’s vehicle from his own and shooting towards the victim.
Reavenell’s defense attorney, Claudine Harrison, told Judge Edelman that she had filed a motion for bond review on Dec. 3.
The motion stressed that Reavenell and his spouse have two children with special needs, and require his care. Harrison told Judge Edelman that given the nature of the incident, Reavenell was willing to stay off the roads as an additional condition of his release.
The prosecution opposed the request, highlighting that Reavenell has a longstanding history she called a “trifecta”, including violent offenses, gun offenses, and threats.
Judge Edelman agreed that Reavenell’s criminal history was too serous to be granted release, and denied the defense’s motion.
Reavenell’s past defense attorney, Lisbeth Saperstein, previously argued for his release before Judge Arthur on Sept. 3 and Aug. 5 to no avail.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Jan. 28.
