On July 9, a man rejected a plea offer that would have downgraded his murder charges.
Gregory Williams is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing Andrew Alphonso Cook III on the 1700 Block of North Capitol Street, NE in 2017.
According to court documents, a witness told the police that they saw Cook and Williams, 43, arguing and fighting the night of the murder. Another witness said they saw Cook collapse on the street behind a parked car.
The prosecution offered Williams’ a plea deal that would have reduced his charge to voluntary manslaughter. Per the voluntary sentencing guidelines, Williams would have faced 10.5 – 18 years in prison.
During a felony status conference, the defense rejected the plea. The prosecution then notified the court that she would have a formal list of indictments by Sept. 1.
Williams is scheduled for another felony status conference on Aug. 31.
