Shooting Defendant Wants New Lawyer 1 Month Before Trial - DC Witness

Shooting Defendant Wants New Lawyer 1 Month Before Trial - DC Witness

The trial date of a suspected shooter who exchanged hostile words with a victim  was put in doubt when the defendant requested new counsel in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Carmen MdLean on May 5.  Dante Carthens, 45, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly-grave risk while armed and possession of a firearm in crime of violence.   According to court documents, the incident occurred at a get together on the 700 block of 51st Street…