Judge Postpones Sentencing in Murder Case

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On Nov. 2, a DC Superior Court judge postponed a murder defendant’s sentencing after he requested new counsel.

In August, a jury convicted Sean Green of first-degree murder while armed for shooting 24-year-old Derrick Black on the 3300 block of Georgia Avenue, NW in 2015.

Green, 27, was also convicted of assault with the intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

According to Judge Judith Bartnoff, Green wrote a letter complaining about Steven Kiersh, his defense attorney. Kiersh subsequently requested to withdraw from the case.

Judge Bartnoff granted Green’s request for new counsel. 

The judge is scheduled to assign a new defense lawyer to Green’s case on Nov. 16.