A defendant in an armed carjacking case pleaded not guilty to 15 charges before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur during an arraignment on June 25.
Raysean Brown, 29, is charged with three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of threatening to kidnap or injure a person, armed carjacking, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of reckless driving, unauthorized use of a vehicle, fleeing a law enforcement officer, and destruction of property $1,000 or more for his alleged involvement in a carjacking and shooting on the 5200 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, on May 23, 2024. No injuries were reported.
During the hearing, Brown pleaded not guilty to all charges and asserted his right to a speedy trial.
Brown’s attorney, Joseph McCoy, and prosecutors stated that they are ready to proceed to trial.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene for a jury trial on June 30.
