A carjacking defendant rejected a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno in a status hearing on Feb. 20.
Antoine Lee Johnson, 34, is charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on July 22 on the 3300 block of 6th Street, SE.
According to court documents, the victim reported to police that the suspect, who was later identified as Johnson, allegedly put a gun to the victim’s head and forced him to leave the scene. The victim’s vehicle was located moments later, and Johnson was arrested.
The prosecution offered Johnson a deal to plead guilty to robbery while armed, with a decision due by the end of day. Through the deal, the prosecution would agree not to seek an indictment on additional or greater charges.
After taking the lunch break to consider his options, Johnson rejected the offer, choosing to set a trial date instead.
Parties are slated to reconvene on May 6.
