Defendant Takes Plea Offer for 3 Out of 13 Charges in Homicide Case

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A defendant in a homicide case pleaded guilty to three charges, including murder during a status hearing on Feb. 17.

Glen Dolfdord, 29, was charged with 13 counts, including with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intention to kill while armed, possession of firearm during a crime of violence, aggravated assault while armed, second-degree cruelty to children while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm after shooting 26-year-old Raheem Murray. The incident occurred on Feb. 2, 2020, on the 4300 block of 3rd Street, SE. In addition to killing Murray, Dolford also shot two other victims, who ended up surviving.

In return for pleading guilty, Dolford would spend 22 years in prison for second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.

D.C. Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan went through all procedural questions to ensure Dolford understood what he was doing. When asked if he was satisfied with the work of his lawyers, Dolford stated that he was not.

Dolford, his defense attorneys Frances D’antuono and Stephen Brennwald, and Judge Raffinan deliberated after Dolford’s statement. They discussed the issue in private for some time.

After the conversation, Judge Raffinan repeated the question.

Dolford changed his answer, saying he was in fact satisfied with the work of his lawyers.

Judge Raffinan accepted the plea agreement.

A sentencing hearing was set for May 25.

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