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By
Phillip Lopez [former]
, McKenna Bryant [former] - February 29, 2024
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On Feb. 29, a homicide defendant rejected a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.
Walter Jenkins, 35, is charged with 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 rifle or shotgun outside a home or place of business for his alleged involvement in the death of David Williams, 52, on the 2000 block of Bruce Place, SE, on Nov. 14, 2021.
During the hearing, Prescott Loveland, Jenkins’ attorney, alerted the court that the prosecution offered Jenkins a deal, which required him to plead guilty to second-degree murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.
Through the agreement, the parties would have agreed to a sentencing range of 16-to-23 years.
However, Jenkins rejected the plea offer.
Parties are set to reconvene on Jan. 16, 2025.