Judge Continues Defendant’s Hearing for Further Plea Negotiations

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 27, 2020
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On July 27, a DC Superior Court judge continued a defendant’s hearing to Aug. 17 after parties requested more time to discuss a potential plea agreement.

Antonio McCoy, 41, is charged with robbery for allegedly snatching a victim’s purse at the intersection of 7th and R Street, NW on March 13. McCoy allegedly grabbed the victim from behind, covered her mouth and then took the her purse once a witness began approaching.

McCoy is also charged with second-degree theft, receiving stolen property, simple assault and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon for allegedly stealing items from an ambulance parked on the 1300 block of Florida Avenue, NE on May 3.

Both parties said they needed more time to negotiate the details of the plea agreement. Cheline Schroeder, McCoy’s defense attorney, said she wanted to go over more of the prosecution’s evidence with the defendant before a plea agreement was made official.

Judge Danya Dayson agreed to continue the hearing to a later date, when both parties would feel comfortable with McCoy pleading guilty.

McCoy will remain in DC Jail until then.