A convicted murder defendant’s newly appointed defense attorney asked to continue an April 8 hearing, so that she could have more time to review the case.
In Feb. 2020, a jury found 34-year-old Mason Binion guilty of first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 21-year-old Michael Francis Taylor on June 22, 2008, on the 600 block of Farragut Street, NW.
The new attorney, Quo Judkins, requested another status hearing in 30 days to allow time to file any necessary motions and familiarize herself with the case prior to moving forward.
Judge John Campbell scheduled a status hearing for May 4.
Joshua Massaquoi, who was also charged in the case, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, carrying a pistol during a crime of violence, and accessory to second-degree murder.
Massaquoi is scheduled for a mental observation hearing on April 30.
Victor Carvajal was also charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection with the homicide, but his case was dismissed the day before opening statements.
