DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman delayed sentencing a shooting defendant after he was allegedly involved in an altercation at the DC Jail on April 10.
Ke’Shaun Farmer, 27, pleaded guilty on Feb. 13 to aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in a shooting that occurred on Feb. 18, 2025 on the 3700 block of Jamison Street, NE. One individual sustained a gunshot wound to his chest.
According to US Marshals, Farmer was involved in an dispute at the DC Jail and wasn’t transported to the courthouse for his sentencing.
Judge Edelman suggested the parties pick a new date the following week.
The prosecutor informed Judge Edelman that the victim’s father was in the courtroom to give a victim impact statement, and she asked if he could give the statement during the proceeding so he didn’t have to come back at a later date.
Howevef, Judge Edelman said that without Farmer, he couldn’t proceed with the sentencing in any way.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 15.
