Homicide Defendant Sentenced to 7-And-A-Half Years

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DC Superior court Judge Anthony Epstein sentenced a homicide defendant to seven-and-a-half years of imprisonment on Feb. 25.

On Oct. 22, 2024, Ted Brown, 55, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed for his involvement in the fatal stabbing of 58-year-old Tommy Hudson, on May 26, 2024. The incident occurred at a residence on the 500 block of Harvard Street, NW.

According to court documents, an altercation occurred between the two men. After Hudson initially attacked Brown, Brown retrieved a knife from the kitchen and stabbed Hudson with a malicious intent.

During the hearing, the prosecution requested Judge Epstein impose a seven-and-a-half year sentence, considering Brown’s physical and mental condition. The prosecutor cited a lack of remorse on Brown’s part during his interview with law enforcement.

Brown’s attorney, Todd Baldwin, requested Brown be given the mandatory minimum, emphasizing Brown’s deep regrets, history of domestic abuse, and lack of a criminal record, excluding a non-violent conviction 20 years ago.

“I didn’t know what the word remorse meant…I regret it,” Brown told Judge Epstein.

Judge Epstein recognized Brown’s remorse, taking into consideration Brown’s intent not to kill, Hudson’s prior convictions, and his unhealthy relationship with the defendant. Judge Epstein granted the request of both parties and sentenced Brown to the agreed up term.

No further dates were set.