US Marshals refused to let a shooting defendant meet his newborn child during a hearing on March 28, as prosecutors told DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman they had sent over a plea offer to the defense.
Michael Alexander, 19, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a shooting that injured one individual on Feb. 21 on the 300 block of S Street, NE.
During the hearing, prosecutors alerted Judge Edelman they had shared a plea offer with Alexander’s new attorney, Albert Amissah. It would require Alexander to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment.
Amissah told Judge Edelman they’d discuss the plea with Alexander, and agreed to “toll the clock” meaning extend the indictment deadline.
Amissah also requested Alexander be allowed to meet his four-day old newborn child, and Marshals refused. “Y’all ain’t sh*t,” Alexander could be heard telling the Marshals as they escorted him out of the courtroom.
Parties are slated to reconvene April 9.
