Homicide Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment

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On April 12, a homicide defendant was arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo.

Keyon Slaughter, 27, is charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder while armed and first-degree burglary while armed, among other charges, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Dana Bailey, 38, on Dec. 5, 2022, on the 3300 block of E Street, SE.

During the hearing, defense attorney Joseph Yarbough entered a plea of not guilty on Slaughter’s behalf, asserting his right to a speedy trial.

The trial is estimated by prosecution to last three weeks, and is currently set to begin on Sept. 8, 2025.

Parties will reconvene for a status hearing on July 19.

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