Double Homicide Defendant’s Trial Postponed Because Prosecutor’s Ill

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Homicide defendant, Lamonte Sherman, 29, was scheduled for a jury trial before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Michael A. DiPietro on March 12 when it was postponed and sent to reception court.

Judge DiPietro started the hearing by informing the court that he had a recent conference with the prosecution to ensure that this case was ready to go to trial on March 12.

However, a stand-in prosecutor told the judge that the designated prosecutor had an ongoing medical condition. Without elaborating, the stand in prosecutor said the situation would involve surgery.

Sherman, who is represented by defense attorney Roya Hanna, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of firearm use in a felony or violent crime, having a handgun on his person, and illegal possession of a regulated firearm.

Baltimore Witness previously reported, Sherman is the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of Phillip Brown, 28, and Michael Saffold, 28, that occurred on Dec. 3, 2023.

This isn’t the first time trial for the case has been postponed. It was initially scheduled for October 2024, then delayed for evidence involving cell phone records.

“I see Mr. Sherman shaking his head, I’m shaking my head too,” said Judge Zaslow in response to the current postponement.

Sherman is set to return in front of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on May 16 to receive his new trial date.