Minutes before a man was scheduled to be sentenced, a defense lawyer requested a continuance, saying she needs more time to review transcripts.
In August of 2018, a jury found Sean Green guilty of first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill and two gun related charged for his role in the death of 24-year-old Derrick Black on the 3300 block of Georgia Avenue, NW in 2015.
In lieu of the sentencing, a status hearing was scheduled on March 1, which is when counsel is expected to set a sentencing date.
During the hearing, defense attorney Kristin McGough, who is new to Green’s case, also said she needs additional time to see how her client would like to proceed.
Green, 27, was initially scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 2. However, he requested new counsel, which caused the court to continue his sentencing. McGough was appointed on Nov. 28.
According to the prosecution, surveillance footage shows Green chasing Black on Georgia Avenue and shooting him three times in the back. After Black fell to the ground, Green shot him two more times.
