Murder Defendant Considering Plea Offer

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A homicide defendant requested additional time to discuss a plea offer extended by prosecutors with his attorney in an Aug. 2 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe.

Damon Clark, 27, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Jimmy Thomas Jr., 46, at the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road, NE on March 8.

According to court documents, Thomas Jr. sustained six gunshot wounds, including one to the right side of his chest.

During the hearing, Clark’s defense attorney, Quo Judkins, alerted Judge O’Keefe and prosecutors that Clark needed additional time to further discuss the plea offer.

According to Judkins, the offer requires Clark to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment. Through the deal, parties would agree to a sentencing range of seven-and-a-half-to-11 years. Judkins said the decision will be a quick turnaround.

Parties are scheduled to meet again on Aug. 28.