Defendant’s Mother Contradicts Grand Jury Statements

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 26, 2019
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During a murder trial, a defendant’s mother’s testimony conflicted with statements she told a Grand Jury in 2015.

Gary Proctor was indicted on several charcges, including first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol outside a home or business and unlawful possession of ammunition for allegedly shooting Jerome “Beanie” Diggs, 47. The crime took place on the 1300 block of First Street, SW in 2015. Proctor, 41, is the victim’s cousin.

When the prosecutor asked the defendant’s mother where she was when the victim was shot, she said she was at a store around the corner from her home. 

The prosecutor then showed the witness her grand jury statements from 2015, where the mother said she had been at home sleeping when the crime took place.

Even with the transcript in front of her, Proctor’s mother repeated her prior response, saying she was at the Friendly’s store around the corner.

According to court documents, the homicide could have stemmed from a physical confrontation between Proctor, Diggs and a few other family members weeks before the shooting.

Proctor’s trial is scheduled to resume on July 29.