A defense attorney requested that a carjacking defendant be moved from the Central Detention Facility (CDF) to the lower security Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on July 14.
Dayshawn Lee, 18, is charged with armed carjacking, possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an offense that occurred at the 900 block of G Street, SE, on June 13.
Lee’s defense attorney, Marnitta King, requested that Lee be transferred out of the DC Jail, claiming he’s had a horrible experience with the older inmate during his incarceration.
Even though it was presented in court, King said she will file the motion to release her client in writing. Judge Di Toro said that while she does not control jail placements, she would request that he be transferred to CTF but cannot guarantee it.
Parties agreed to a postponement to give the newly assigned prosecuting attorney time to review the facts of the case before negotiations continue.
Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 20.
