A murder defendant’s preliminary hearing, which was initially scheduled on May 6, was continued after a mutual request was made by the defense and prosecution.
Keith Anthony Johnson is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the fatal stabbing of 49-year-old Edwin Richardson on the 2900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Southeast on April 5. Johnson is being held without bail.
DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson pushed back Johnson’s hearing to May 16. According to DC Courts, there may be a possible disposition.
D.C. Witness previously reported that during his presentment the prosecution said Johnson was identifiable on surveillance footage.
The prosecutor said Johnson chased Richardson through an intersection with a group of other men, which the prosecutor argued is proof that Johnson knew of the stabbing. Apparently, Johnson also spoke to police and admitted to getting in an argument with Richardson, saying he “enjoyed” chasing him.
