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By
Becca Parnass
- February 26, 2025
Carjacking
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Daily Stories
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Carjacking co-defendants waived their right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann on Feb. 21.
Antonio Gaither, 16, and Derrick West, 17, are charged with two counts of unarmed carjacking and robbery while armed for their alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on Sept. 20, 2024 on the 800 block of P Street, NW.
Gaither and West are charged as adults under Title 16 which allows them to be tried as adults for certain serious crimes.
Gaither’s attorney, Quiana Harris, and West’s attorney, Gregg Baron, alerted Judge Herrmann of their intent to waive their right to a preliminary hearing.
West and Harris also requested that the court consider their release, citing the ages of the defendants. The prosecution opposed the motion given the serious nature of the charges.
Judge Herrmann determined that there were no release conditions that could ensure the safety of the community.
Parties are slated to reconvene March 7.