Teen Co-Defendants Held in Carjacking Case

By Alishba Kamran - September 17, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond denied release for two co-defendants during a Sept. 12 hearing, finding probable cause they were the perpetrators of a carjacking.

Austin Marion, 18, and Jacorri Stroman, 19, are charged with two counts of unarmed carjacking, two counts of possession of a firearm during crime of violence, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two cars were stolen during the incident on July 1 on the 1100 block of Independence Avenue, SE.

Russell Hairston, Marion’s attorney, and Katelyn Martinez, Stroman’s attorney, informed the court that the defendants planned to waive their right to a preliminary hearing. 

The lawyers requested their clients be released as they await further proceedings noting they have stable housing and would comply with home confinement and any other release conditions. 

However, the prosecution objected stating the pair was a threat to the community,” and requested they remain detained.

Although Marion and Stroman have no prior criminal history, Judge Raymond was alarmed by the, “seriousness, randomness, and dangerousness of each case,” and denied release.

Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Oct. 1.