Homicide Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment

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On March 21, a homicide defendant was arraigned in front of DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.

David Pena, 47, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and two possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, among other charges, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Maurice Robinson, 24, on June 12, 2023, on the 3000 block of 30th Street, SE.

On June 13, Robinson succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.

During the hearing, Dana Page, Pena’s defense attorney, alerted the court he was pleading not guilty to all charges, and asserted his constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial.

Parties are slated to return on May 16.