A homicide defendant pleaded not guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein, during a May 31 hearing.
Reginald Jones, 66, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of his romantic partner, Regina Morris, 52. The incident occurred on May 28, 2023, at the unit block of Potomac Avenue, SE. Morris succumbed to her injuries May 29, 2023.
During the arraignment, Jones’ attorney Madalyn Harvey, alerted the court Jones was pleading not guilty to the charges and asserted his constitutional rights, including a speedy trial.
Harvey also requested property seized during Jones’ arrest be returned to him. Judge Epstein granted the motion, and ordered the prosecution to return a necklace and a wedding ring that Jones was wearing at the time of arrest.
The court is set to reconvene on Oct. 11 for a status hearing. The current trial date is set to be in April 2026.
