Counsel Discusses Plea Agreements for Murder Defendants

By D.C. Witness Staff - May 14, 2019
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During a status hearing May 14, the defense and prosecution in a murder case said they were in the midst of discussing potential plea agreements.

Co-defendants Titus Iracks and Dearren Dawkins, 22, are charged with first-degree murder while armed and conspiracy while armed, among other charges, for allegedly shooting Larry Harrell on the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road, NE on June 13, 2018. Iracks, 17, is being charged as an adult.

The potential terms were not disclosed.

During the hearing, Dawkins’ attorney, Ronald Resetarits, also told DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson that he received evidence from the prosecution. He said he may file a protective order, but he did not disclose the details of the order.

According to court documents, Dawkins, who was with Iracks, said Harrell pulled out a gun and opened fire first. Fearing for his safety, Dawkins said he pulled out his own gun and returned fire. At the time of the alleged murder, Iracks was wearing a GPS tracking device which placed him near the crime scene.

Iracks and Dawkins are scheduled for a status hearing on July 19.