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By
Yvianna Estrella
- February 21, 2025
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A murder defendant rejected a plea deal from prosecutors in DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman‘s courtroom on Feb. 21.
Cory Heard, 23, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business, for his alleged involvement in a shooting that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Rodney Snead. The shooting occurred on Nov. 20, 2023, on the 4200 block of 4th Street, SE.
Heard’s defense attorney, Quo Mieko Judkins, alerted Judge Edelman that Heard would be rejecting the plea deal offered by the prosecution. If accepted Heard would be required to plead guilty to second-degree murder while armed in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges. Through the deal, parties would have agreed to a sentencing range of 18-to-22 years of incarceration.
Both parties also rescheduled the trial date for conflicting hearings and set a new date for March 16, 2026.
Parties are slated to reconvene July 24.