A fatal stabbing defendant rejected a plea deal in a status hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on July 2.
Kevin Johnson, 39, is charged with felony murder while armed, first-degree premeditated murder while armed and robbery while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 44-year-old Antonio Woody. The incident transpired on the 1700 block of Lincoln Road, NE, on Oct. 6, 2024.
During the hearing, the prosecution alerted Judge Brandt they had extended a plea deal to Johnson, which he had rejected. The deal required he plead guilty to second-degree murder while armed in exchange for the dismissal of all other charges. Through the deal, parties would have agreed to a sentencing range of 18-to-23 years of incarceration.
Johnson’s defense attorney, Elizabeth Weller, reiterated the rejection but noted that parties are still exploring options for resolution.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Aug. 15.
