Judge Continues Hearing Amid Plea Discussion

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On Sept. 27 DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond granted a defendant’s motion to continue a preliminary hearing as the parties negotiate a plea deal in progress.

Dasean Jones, 25, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on May 26 on the 1200th Block of 17th Street, NE. 

Defense Attorney, Derrick Page, filed a motion for continuance so that he may have time to review what was mentioned in court as a possible plea deal. Page asked to reconvene in a week to go over this possible deal with Jones. 

The prosecution confirmed a plea deal was in the works, but  terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Parties are set to reconvene on Oct. 1.