Assault Defendant Rejects Plea Deal

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On Oct. 20, a defendant charged with assault with a dangerous weapon rejected a plea offer from the prosecution.

Demetrius Golden, 38, is accused of shooting a man on March 26 on the 1300 block of 5th Street, NW. 

Defense attorney Sharon Weathers asked DC Superior Court Judge Ronna Beck to schedule a preliminary hearing, which will determine if the case has enough evidence to go to trial. 

Judge Beck scheduled one for Nov. 9. 

Golden is currently being held at the DC Jail.