An armed carjacking defendant accepted a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on July 8 who granted him pre-sentencing release.
Zoe Jackson, 27, was originally charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for her involvement in stealing a car on the 3200 block of 15th Place, SE, on March 11. Three other suspects: Kayvon Bell, 24; Cordell Rawls, 27; and Justin Ferguson, 26 were also allegedly involved.
Bell accepted a plea deal on June 23.
According to charging documents, Jackson arranged to exchange a Volkswagen EOS she had previously purchased from the victim for a Chevrolet Malibu, but when the victim withdrew his offer, Jackson and her co-defendants “jumped” him. During the encounter, the victim was tased, threatened with a handgun, and robbed of his car keys before his vehicle was taken.
Jackson accepted an offer to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license on July 8. Prosecutors will not seek indictment on further charges, step-back to jail before sentencing, or any increased penalties.
Parties are slated to reconvene for sentencing on Sept. 23.
