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.
