DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park reissued a writ to bring a homicide defendant back to DC in a hearing on July 2.
Dijon Williams, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, conspiracy, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, attempt to commit robbery while armed, and carrying a pistol without a license outside home or business. These charges stem from Willliams’ alleged involvement in the fatal-shooting of 30-year-old Nurudeen Thomas on July 21, 2020 at the 4100 block of 14th Street, NW.
On April 3, Williams was rearrested in Lawrenceville, Georgia allegedly for aggravated assault, false imprisonment and willful obstruction of law enforcement. Thus, Williams has been incarcerated in Georgia and unable to appear in court in DC. Although his presence in court was waived, Williams’ bench warrant remains outstanding…