On Jan. 18, a homicide defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun.
Anthony Lewis, 25, was originally charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his involvement in the shooting of 19-year-old Camero Clemons. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Otis Place, NW, on May 18, 2022.
Clemons succumbed to fungal pneumonia on June 4, 2022, prosecutors say, as a result of the gunshot wound.
During the hearing, Julie Swaney, Lewis’ attorney, stated that Lewis intended to enter into a plea agreement with the prosecution.
The deal required Lewis to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed; the penalties range from a 30 year maximum to a five year minimum sentence. The defendant’s attorney requested a sentence of 130 months.
Lewis accepted the plea agreement, and told Judge Okun he understands that he waived his right to an indictment, independent DNA testing of the evidence, trial, and appeal.
Parties are slated to return on Apr. 5 for a sentencing.
