Homicide Co-Defendants Plead Not Guilty During Arraignment

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On Feb. 2, two of three homicide co-defendants pleaded not guilty during their arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan.

Ronald Henderson, 18, Daveon Robinson, 17, and Derricko Johnson, 19, are charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, among other charges, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Justin Johnson, 16. This incident occurred on May 21, 2022, on the 2200 black of Savannah Terrace, SE.

On Nov. 30, 2023, Robinson was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to all charges.

During the hearing, defense attorneys Lisbeth Sapirstein and Kevann Gardner pled not guilty on behalf of their respective clients, Henderson and Johnson. They asserted their constitutional right to a speedy trial.

Parties will reconvene May 3.

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