Murder Defendant Accepts Plea Deal to Avoid Homicide Charge

By Hunter Krienke [former] - June 27, 2023
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On June 27, Anthony Green changed his plea to guilty following an agreement presented by prosecutors for Green’s alleged involvement in a homicide.

Green, 28, is now charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for a shooting that killed 16-year-old Deshawn Francis on Feb. 8 2022 near the 100 block of Chesapeake Street, SE. 

Prior to the offer, Green was accused of first degree murder while co-defendant Eugene Williams ,18, is charged with first-degree murder, attempt to commit robbery, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a concealed weapon outside of a home or business for his alleged involvement in the murder.

Williams says he’s needs more time to consider whether to take a plea.

In court, prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to a deal that allowed Green to plead guilty in exchange for dismissing the most serious charges stemming from an indictment. Prosecutors said they would be able to prove Green’s involvement in the killing based on security camera footage that allegedly recorded Green committing the crime.

DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan asked Green if he understood the terms in the agreement and then told both parties to prepare pre-sentencing reports.

Sentencing is scheduled in front of Judge Raffinan on Sept. 1.