Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Second-Degree Murder and Robbery While Armed

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On Sept. 21, a homicide defendant was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to two charges before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.

Duron Hudson, 23, is charged with one count of second-degree murder while armed and one count of robbery while armed for his alleged involvement in the murder of Nahzil Zaid Abdul Rahim on Nov. 29, 2019 on the 1200 block of U Street, NW.

Hudson’s defense attorney, Mani Golzari, asserted the defendant’s right to a speedy trial.

A detention hearing is scheduled for Oct. 13.

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