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Caitlin Blackman [former]
, Sonia Vazquez [former] - June 12, 2024
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Before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, a homicide defendant pleaded not guilty in a felony arraignment on June 11
Jayden Bracey, 23, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a license, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Angela Washington, 41, on Sept. 2, 2021 on the 3300 block of 10th Place, SE.
During the hearing, defense attorney Todd Baldwin entered a plea of not guilty and requested a speedy trial along with Bracey’s release.
The prosecution objected arguing the nature and circumstances of the offense prove Bracey a danger to the community. The prosecution reminded Judge O’Keefe that Bracey will be tried alongside his co-defendant, 24-year-old Jadohn Bracey.
Baldwin informed the court that Jayden Bracey is currently serving a sentence for a robbery charge in Prince George’s County and has four years left. He emphasized that the court will have to coordinate what dates Bracey can be transferred to DC for trial.
The parties will reconvene on June 17.