On July 20, a defendant pleaded guilty to sexual solicitation.
Russell Williams is charged with sexual solicitation, fleeing from a law enforcement officer, assault with a dangerous weapon, destruction of property, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, carrying a pistol without a license outside of the home and business, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, resisting arrest, reckless driving and not having a valid permit.
As part of his plea deal with the prosecution, all charges besides sexual solicitation were dropped. The agreement also stated that the prosecution would recommend a sentence that is on the shorter side of the guidelines for the charge.
Williams has been held in DC Jail Since Feb. 28 without bail. Judge Judith Smith scheduled his sentencing for Oct. 8.
Williams was arrested in the 1700 block of Minnesota Ave, SE after soliciting an undercover Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer posing as a prostitute, according to court documents. Officers then implemented a traffic stop for Williams’ vehicle. He attempted to flee the police, narrowly missed hitting one of the officers. During his arrest, police found a handgun and cocaine under the defendant’ seat.
