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Joseph Wolf
- September 23, 2024
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A shooting defendant’s attorney requested DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe delay trial, slated to begin in October, in order to continue investigating the case on Sept. 19.
Antonio Hawley, 21, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed , possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, for his alleged involvement in the murder of Aaron Wiggins, 26. The incident occurred on the 400 block of 13th Street, SE, on Oct. 6, 2021.
According to court documents, Wiggins sustained at least 12 gunshot wounds, injuring his body, including his elbow, arms, hands, legs, hips, and chest.
During the hearing, Julie Swaney, Hawley’s attorney, alerted Judge O’Keefe she was not prepared to go to trial, stating the defense is conducting its own investigation, which could end with a Winfield motion which provides information that may prove someone other than the defendant committed the crime.
Due to the defense’s ongoing investigation, Judge O’Keefe granted the request for a trial delay. A new trial date was scheduled for January 2026.
Parties are slated to reconvene Dec. 20.