Murder Defendant’s Sentencing Under Youth Act Rescheduled

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A sentencing for a defendant who is suspected of being involved in a murder was not held.

Steven Robin pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business.

Robin’s sentencing under the Youth Rehabilitation Act was not held on May 21.

Robin is also charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of  29-year-old Kenneth Poindexter on the 4700 block of Benning Road, SE.

Robin and his co-defendants, Charles Young, Edward Brown and Sean McKenzie are scheduled for a status hearing on July 28.

His full report and sentencing is now scheduled for Aug.14.