A homicide defendant pleaded not guilty during an arraignment in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in a June 4 hearing.
Korriek Akinwale Akinola, 22, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Joshua White on June 6, 2023 on the 4700 block of South Capitol Street, SE.
According to court documents, the defendant allegedly shot the victim at a Shell gas station out of the front passenger window of a black sedan.
Defense attorney Kevin Mosley informed the court that Akinola was pleading not guilty to all charges and asserted his constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial.
Mosley also alerted Judge Okun that all discovery has been received and requested to set additional hearings.
Parties are slated to reconvene July 19.
