Case Acquitted: Judge Denies Release Motion in Second-Degree Murder Case

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This case was acquitted on Aug. 15, 2023.

On April 11, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz denied a motion for release filed by defense attorneys for Jermaine Washington.

Washington, 39, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection to the stabbing of Keon Terrell Bonner, 40, which occurred on the 1500 block of Ogden Street, NW on Oct. 26, 2021.

Stephen Logerfo, defense attorney for Washington, argued that, due to the mistrial from a hung jury, his client deserved to be released as he is no longer a danger to society.

Prosecutors opposed that motion, stating that the defendant’s lengthy criminal history proves that he is a danger to society.

Judge Leibovitz agreed with the prosecutors, stating that the evidence supports the prosecutors’ arguments, and it would be unsafe to release him.

Parties are set to reconvene on April 20 to allow the defense more time to discuss a plea offer made by prosecutors.

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