Judge denies motion to free defendant who shot him

By Thomas Hinton
– June 5, 2024
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D.C. Superior Court Judge Erik Christian denied a motion to release a shooting defendant who is considering a plea deal at a June 5 hearing.

Kurtis Hubbard, 23, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a May 7 attempted robbery in the block 3200 20th Street, NE.

According to court documents, Hubbard and his co-defendant, Brian Richards, allegedly attempted to rob the victim at gunpoint. A struggle ensued and a firearm was discharged. The victim suffered injuries unrelated to the shooting and the suspects fled the scene.

During the hearing, the prosecution alerted Judge Christian that it had offered Hubbard a deal that would require him to plead guilty to robbery and illegal possession of a firearm in exchange for dismissal of all charges. other accusations.

Hubbard's attorney, Charles Haskell, told Judge Christian he needed more time to discuss the plea deal with the defendant.

Haskell also requested that Hubbard be released and placed under home confinement for 24 hours, saying, “There is no clear evidence showing what happened.” » He further argued that there were inconsistencies between witnesses, including who owned the firearm.

The prosecution refuted, saying there had been “no change in circumstances” since Hubbard's arrest.

Judge Christian denied Haskell's request for release.

The holidays are expected to return on July 15.

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