DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson granted a final continuance for a mass shooter’s sentencing on June 20.
Jaylaun Brown, 22, pleaded guilty to assault with significant bodily injury and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict on January 22, for the dismissal of seven counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, eight counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm, for his involvement in a mass shooting that occurred on Jan. 21, 2023, on the 1400 block of 9th Street, NW that injured seven people.
During the hearing, Brown and his defense team asked for continuation of his sentencing due to Brown’s being unprepared based on safety considerations at the DC Jail.
Brown’s attorney, Terrence Austin asked for an investigation and the prosecution said they would be amenable.
However, the prosecution and Judge Dayson were very upset with the defense for its lack of preparation. Judge Dayson begrudgingly accepted the defense’s request for extension, but said that this hearing has been pushed on for way too long.
Judge Dayson also mentioned Brown had not shown up for a previous sentencing hearing, and the court nor Judge Dayson could determine why.
The next hearing is slated to occur on July 18.
