Manslaughter Suspect Admitted to College, Feels ‘Awesome’

By Hunter Odom [former] - June 2, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Parties met in court to review the probation status of 20-year-old Dazmine Anderson.

Anderson pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for his involvement in the stabbing of Jean-Claude Jackson, 30, on Oct. 7, 2018 in an incident on the 1300 block of Good Hope Road, SE.

According to Anderson’s progress report, he is in partial compliance, is adjusting fairly well, and reports to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) as directed.

Since his release, he has been working and aiming to carry on his education. He has recently been accepted into a regional community college program.

Defense attorneys Rachel Cicurel and Madalyn Harvey spoke highly of Anderson, as did his court-appointed mentor who said, “I love working with Mr. Anderson. He’s really trying… It gives me hope.” 

DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee said that Anderson has three important things to accomplish: maintaining his current employment, furthering his education, and staying out of trouble. 

“You’re not the little kid that came into the system” he told Anderson. 

When Judge Lee asked how Anderson felt about how he was doing, he said  “Awesome.” 

Parties are expected back Sept. 22.