A DC Superior Court judge held a defendant’s first hearing on July 2. The defendant was initially presented to the court two months ago.
Judge Todd Edelman said the delay was due to the coronavirus pandemic.
On May 2, David Brown was charged with assault with intent to commit robbery.
The day before, two complaining witnesses said that Brown, 59, tried to rob them at the Gallery Place Metro, which is located on the 600 block of 7th Street, NW.
The first complaining witness said the defendant grabbed her purse on the train. The defendant ran away when she fell onto the train platform as she struggled to hold on to her belongings.
Shortly after, Brown allegedly came behind a woman at the station and wrapped one arm around her neck and another around her upper torso, repeatedly saying, “give me your money b****.” After she struggled, he ran away.
Metropolitan Police officers detained the man and said they overheard him say, “so what if I did it. I’m a crackhead. I did it for crack.”
Both complaining witnesses identified Brown.
The prosecutor said a plea offer was being put together and would likely be extended to the defendant in the next day or two.
Brown’s next hearing is scheduled for July 16. He is being held without bail.
