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Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Offer Insisting on a Trial Date in 2022 Case

On June 2, Malik Seltzer rejected a plea offer in a homicide case and asked to set a trial date.

Seltzer, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 37-year-old Paris Odemns on Sept 15, 2021, on the 4000 block of 1st Street, SE.

Prosecutors offered a deal that would have Seltzer plead guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter while armed, which was rejected.

According to prosecutors, Seltzer’s indictment is forthcoming. 

A trial date was set for January 2024. 

Parties are expected back in court on Aug. 30.

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