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By
Rebbeca Haghnegahdar
- February 13, 2025
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A homicide defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors on Feb. 13 before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.
Lorenzo Goldsmith, 21, was originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in the shooting that claimed the life of 39-year-old Aaron Robinson. The incident took place on Feb. 4, 2023, on the 1400 block of Spring Road, NW.
During the hearing, Dana Page, Goldsmith’s attorney, alerted Judge Brandt of his intent to accept a deal, which would require him to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.
Through the agreement, parties agreed to a sentencing range of ten-to-14 years of incarceration.
Goldsmith also waived his right to perform DNA testing on evidence in the case including bullet casings, a piece of a recovered firearm, and the victim’s clothing.
Judge Brandt scheduled sentencing for May 30.