A carjacking defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges read at an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on April 17.
Antwon Brown, 34, is charged with unarmed carjacking, robbery, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and first degree theft for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on the 1400 block of 22nd Street, NE on July 20, 2023.
Brown’s attorney, Quiana Harris, entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. She asserted Brown’s Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights to avoid self-incrimination and ensure a fair and speedy trial.
Brown is currently detained at the DC Jail on unrelated charges in a strangulation case.
Judge Arthur denied Brown’s motion to reverse DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann’s finding of probable cause in the strangulation case. Judge Arthur also denied Brown’s bond review motion, meaning he will continue to be held.
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 14.
