DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied release for a paralyzed murder defendant suffering from alleged medical negligence by the Department of Corrections (DOC) on Oct. 3.
Desmond Barr, 23, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, for his alleged involvement in the death of Ambria Farmer, 20. The incident occurred on July 13, 2024 on the 3600 block of F Street, SE.
Barr’s defense attorneys, Hannah Claudio and Dominique Winters, argued for Barr’s release. They proposed relocating him to home confinement at his older sister’s residence, which is near a healthcare facility they argued could better address his medical needs. They also requested GPS monitoring…