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Sofia Marcus [former]
- July 28, 2023
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On July 28, homicide defendant Darius Anderson withdrew his guilty plea before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo.
Anderson, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the death of 30-year-old Israel Mattocks. The incident occurred on the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE, on June 15, 2022.
According to court documents, Mattocks sustained seven gunshot wounds before succumbing to his injuries. The incident was described as an argument over a shoe purchase.
Anderson previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed on Nov. 28, 2022, but withdrew his guilty plea at the most recent hearing.
Judge Demeo granted his request with no opposition from the prosecution.
Parties are scheduled to return on Sept. 15 for a status hearing.