A murder defendant accepted a plea deal in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Nov 22.
Rashon Hall, 28, was originally charged with first-degree murder while armed , an offense committed during release, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence offense during release for his involvement in the fatal shooting of 22-year old Joseph Simmons on the 2800 block of Alabama Ave, SE on Jan 3, 2021.
During the hearing, Hall accepted a deal, which required him to plead guilty to second-degree murder while armed in exchange for dismissal of all other charges.
Through the deal, parties agreed to a sentencing range of 13-to-18 years of incarceration.
According to the prosecution, had the case gone to trial, they would have proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Hall caused the death of Simmons by shooting at a bus stop four times intending to kill Simmons. They added he did these acts voluntarily, on purpose, and not as self-defense. Hall agreed these facts were true and accurate.
Parties are set to reconvene on Jan 10.
