A defendant turned down a plea offer in a murder case before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Feb. 25.
Jadohn Bracey, 25, rejected an agreement for first-degree murder while armed to his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Special Police Officer Angela Washington, 42, that occurred in September 21, 2021 on the 3300 block of 10th Place SE.
Washington suffered from a gunshot wound to the head and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. His brother Jayden Bracey, 24, is also charged in the case.
Judge Park read the terms of the plea into the record including a sentence of 16-to-20 years in prison for first-degree murder while armed.
Defense counsel, Quiana Harris, added that the agreement also required the defendant to provide a statement in connection with the plea but details were not specified in open court.
Judge Park asked the defendant whether he understood the agreement. Bracey said he did but rejected the offer.
Bracey’s other attorney, Kevin Mosley, informed the court that a crime scene reporter working with the defense had been out of town due for family issues and needed additional time to complete the investigation.
According to the prosecutor, she consulted two expert witnesses and said they are expected to provide discovery evidence to the defense as required.
The case is scheduled for a hearing on March 2.
