DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson granted the prosecution’s request to delay sentencing for an obstruction defendant despite defense objections on April 17.
On Jan. 13, Daniel Bangura, 22, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for his involvement in the fatal shooting of Donald Childs, 46, on July 30, 2023 on the 100 block of Farragut Street, NW. Childs sustained a gunshot wound to his chest.
As part of the plea deal, parties agreed to a sentence of four-to-eight years imprisonment, subject to Judge Dayson’s approval at sentencing.
Iesha Marks, 31, also pleaded guilty on Jan. 13 to second-degree murder while armed for her involvement in the same incident. Marks’ sentencing is scheduled for June 12.
According to court documents, Bangura drove the vehicle as Marks fired multiple shots that shot and killed Childs and then drove away from the scene.
At the hearing, the prosecution requested to reschedule the sentencing due to their involvement in an ongoing trial in another case that slowed them down.
Bangura’s attorney, Peter Odom, objected to the prosecution’s request because his client’s mother took time off of work to attend the hearing. Odom said that this was the second time Bangura’s mother missed work for the sentencing, and it was not fair to her to delay it again.
The prosecution acknowledged Odom’s objection and accepted responsibility for requesting a delay, but emphasized that they had not had time to prepare for the sentencing.
Judge Dayson granted the request to reschedule the hearing and told Bangura’s mother that, although it may not be ideal, she could attend the sentencing virtually if she needed to do so.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on April 24.
