Judge Continues Hearing for Homicide Case After Plea Offer Rejected

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A DC Superior Court judge continued a May 12 hearing in a homicide case.

Raymond Davis, 47, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 39-year-old Henry Hackett on June 3, 2020, on the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE.

The prosecution said it is their understanding that the defense rejected the plea offer, but Davis needs to be present in the hearing to confirm.

Judge Judith Smith continued the hearing to Oct. 5. That date will serve as a control date for the indictment, which has yet to be filed.

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