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- October 22, 2020
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A DC Superior Court Judge continued hearings for two defendants on Oct. 21.
Deon Dais, 24, is charged with a felony for assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly firing a gun on Aug. 26 in DuPont Park. Fragments from the bullet damaged a bystander’s eye, according to court documents.
At the time of the incident, Dais was on pretrial release for distribution of of ecstasy.
Defense attorney Susan Borecki said they are very close to completing plea deal negotiations with the prosecution.
The potential plea deal would resolve both the assault case and the distribution case. It also may include the U.S. Attorney’s Office recommending that the defendant get the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA,) which would effectively seal his case once he completes certain requirements.
The plea deal expires on Oct. 21, so the prosecution is in the process of getting it approved for extension. It was originally offered on Sept. 17.
Judge Ronna Beck scheduled another status hearing for Nov. 10.
Anthony Braxton, 40, is charged with assault with significant bodily injury for allegedly striking a man in the face with a closed fist – causing the victim’s lip to split – at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital on April 23.
Defense attorney Russel Hairston asked for the status hearing to be continued. Judge Beck agreed, but held off on deciding Braxton’s next court date because of confusion about the scheduling.
Both Dais and Braxton are currently being held at DC Jail.
Sierra Robbins wrote this story