Armed Carjacking Defendant Gets Five Years in Prison

DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee sentenced an armed carjacking defendant to five years in prison on Feb. 10.

On Jan. 26, 2024, Ricardo Banos-Flores, 27, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business. The charges stem from Banos-Flores’ involvement in a carjacking that took place on the 700 block of 11th Street, NW, on Sept. 13, 2018. The victim of the carjacking was unharmed.

The prosecution read the victim’s impact statement during the hearing. The victim expressed how afraid they were during the carjacking, stating they see gang members in their sleep and had nightmares for weeks following the event.

Rachel Cicurel, Banos-Flores’ attorney, requested that Judge Lee sentence him under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA), which allows young defendants’ convictions be sealed if they successfully complete all sentencing requirements.

Cicurel said that Banos-Flores is one of the most productive inmates at the DC Jail. She described him as a painter, an avid reader, and a brilliant writer. She explained that he is clearly remorseful for what he did and is not a danger to the community.

The prosecution opposed sentencing Banos-Flores under the YRA, stating that he was the one who held the victim at gunpoint during the carjacking and stole the victim’s belongings. They also noted that he was not compliant during release.

Judge Lee stated that over the course of the case, Banos-Flores was released and the same conduct happened, which the defense argued was more than five years ago. Judge Lee stated that he would rule on the YRA at a later date.

Prior to sentencing, Judge Lee gave Banos-Flores the opportunity to speak, asking him about what changed from the time he committed the carjacking to now.

“Sitting down in a cell, all you have is your thoughts,” said Banos-Flores, “I had to deal with a lot of trauma from my past.”

Judge Lee sentenced Banos-Flores to four years for assault with a dangerous weapon and 364 days in prison for carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business. He stated that the sentences would be served consecutively and that the defendant will be on supervised release for three years following incarceration.

No further dates were set.

Homicide Defendant Enters Guilty Plea

At a status hearing on Feb. 6, a homicide defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman.

Raymond Mathis, 38, was originally charged with conspiracy, first-degree felony murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and attempted robbery while armed. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Matthew Miller on Sept. 5, 2023 on the 200 block of M Street, SW. The incident also left two surviving victims with gunshot wounds.

De’Andre Sams, 30, and Keshawn Lavender, 24, both previously pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed for their involvement in the incident. Sams was sentenced on Oct. 17, 2025 to 11 years in prison and Lavender was sentenced on Jan. 23 to seven years in prison.

During the status hearing, Mathis’ defense attorneys, Carrie Weletz and Tammy Thom, said that he agreed to a deal from prosecutors to plead guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter while armed. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to dismiss the remaining charges against Mathis.

As part of the plea, the prosecution and the defense agreed to a sentence of seven years of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release, subject to Judge Edelman’s approval at sentencing.

The prosecution said if the case had proceeded to trial, they would have presented DNA and ballistics evidence, in addition to surveillance footage. They said the evidence would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Mathis was at the scene of the offense and involved in Miller’s murder.

Judge Edelman expressed satisfaction with the factual basis of the plea offer and the voluntary nature of Mathis’ decision to enter the plea.

Parties are slated to reconvene on May 1 for sentencing.

Judge Orders Pre-Trial Mental Competency Screening for Homicide Defendant

At a status hearing on Feb. 6, DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman ordered a mental competency screening for a homicide defendant at the request of the defendant’s attorney.

D’Aundrey Scott, 31, is charged with first-degree murder, assault with intent to kill, and two counts of arson for his alleged involvement in a homicide on May 13, 2020 on the 1300 block of H Street, NE, which resulted in the death of 62-year-old Darryl Finney. Finney died on May 15, 2020 due to burns caused by a firebomb that Scott allegedly threw at him.

During the status hearing, Scott’s defense attorney, Jesse Winograd, requested a competency evaluation following a discussion with his client. Winograd explained that although Scott had been found competent to stand trial on Nov. 14, 2025, mental competency is a fluid state and he wanted an additional evaluation prior to the jury trial scheduled for June 22. The prosecution had no objections on the matter.

in order for a defendant to stand trial he must be mentally competent enough to understand the charges and be able to help his attorney.

Judge Edelman granted the request and ordered a competency screening.

Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Feb. 17.

‘I Own Rights,’ Says Frustrated Stabbing Defendant Over Plea Negotiations

Corey Bridges voiced dissatisfaction with his counsel during a hearing on Feb. 6 before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz.

Bridges, 31, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, threatening to kidnap or injure a person, and tampering with physical evidence for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on the 1400 block of Morse Street, NE, on June 7, 2025. The victim sustained a stab wound to his neck that caused life-threatening damage to an artery.

The prosecution said the current plea deal terms required the defendant to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for dismissing all remaining charges.

According to court records, Bridges began entering the plea deal on Jan. 2 but requested more clarity from his defense counsel, Molly Bunke, resulting in the continuance.

At the hearing, during questioning from Judge Kravitz about his understanding of the plea deal, Bridges was asked if he was satisfied with the Bunke’s work. Bridges stated that he wasn’t because of the setbacks in accepting his plea deal.

Bunke responded she wanted sufficient time to meet with Bridges to discuss the plea offered by the prosecutor. Although Bridges wanted a sooner court date, Bunke said scheduling issues and the snowstorm made that impossible.

After further questioning by the judge, Bridges spoke out in court, asking to be released “upon [his] achieved credentials.” Bridges did not expand on what his credentials were, but continued by saying, “I own rights in DC.”

Judge Kravitz denied the defendant’s oral request for release because he was not prepared to rule on the matter.

Bunke requested more time so she could discuss the plea deal further with her client.

Parties are set to reconvene on Feb. 27 to continue the plea hearing for the third time.

Parties Negotiate Plea Deal Length For Shooting Defendant

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz urged parties to continue plea negotiations during a hearing for a shooting defendant on Feb. 6.

Demarco Bates, 28, is charged with four counts of assault with intent to kill, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year, two counts of destruction of property less than $1000, and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE, on April 10, 2024. One person sustained a gunshot graze wound to her foot.

At the hearing, the prosecution said they extended a plea offer to Bates that would require him to plead guilty to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. They said they offered Bates two agreed upon sentence options, either eight years of incarceration or between seven-to-10 years.

Bates’ attorney, Alvin Thomas, said his client would accept a sentence of seven years in the plea deal. However, he is worried about the seven-to-10 year offer because of the “big gap” in the sentence length.

Judge Kravitz asked the prosecution if they would be open to re-negotiating the plea deal to a seven-to-eight year for the sentence. The prosecutor said they would need to speak with their supervisor about the possibility, but would hopefully have an answer soon.

Parties are set to reconvene on Feb. 10 for updates on the plea negotiations.

Judge Sentences Domestic Violence Shooting Defendant to 2 Years Probation

DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel sentenced a shooting defendant to two years of probation in a hearing on Feb. 6.

Jaquan Proctor, 23, pleaded guilty on Nov. 20, 2025, to assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a domestic violence related shooting on the 5500 block of Illinois Avenue, NW, on July 30, 2025. Proctor shot at his mother and brother, but neither sustained injuries.

At sentencing, the prosecution said Proctor’s mother understands that he needs to be held accountable for his actions but that he struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues.

The prosecution requested that Proctor be sentenced to 30 months in prison, all suspended but 18 months. They also asked for three years of supervised release with mental health counseling and anger management courses.

“[Proctor] shot into a room where his mother and brother were” and that “it could have been much worse,” said prosecutors in support of their sentence request.

Prosecutors also requested Judge Israel order Proctor to continue to stay away from his brother. Judge Israel granted the request and also ordered a NO HATS (harassing, assaulting, threatening, or stalking) from Proctor to his mother.

Proctor’s attorney, Karen Minor, asked for probation, instead of a prison sentence. According to Minor, Proctor’s six months he served at the DC Jail impacted his character because he could not see his infant daughter.

Minor said Proctor recognized how his attitudes influenced his behavior and what he needed to change. She added that Proctor was taking courses at the DC Jail and trying to control his emotions.

Proctor told Judge Israel that “jail taught me a lot…it improved me” and he learned that “every action doesn’t need a reaction.”

The incident was a family matter, not in the community, noted Judge Israel when deciding her sentence.

Judge Israel sentenced Proctor to 30 months of imprisonment, all suspended in favor of two years of supervised probation. Proctor will be required to register as a gun offender in DC, complete 90 hours of community service, and a domestic violence intervention program. If Proctor does not comply with the terms of his probation, he could be required to serve the prison sentence.

Parties were dismissed and no further dates were set.

Judge Won’t Release Shooting Defendant Despite Fear of Losing Housing

DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel denied release for a shooting defendant during a hearing on Feb. 4.

Dominque Hansberry, 40, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and destruction of property less than $1,000 for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting at the 500 block of 60th Street, NE on Sept. 26, 2025 which damaged the victim’s car, but no one was injured.

At the hearing, Hansberry’s attorney, Peter Cooper, requested her release so she could be present for a home inspection and to care for her dogs. According to Cooper, Hansberry is part of a government housing program, and if she is not present for the home inspection, she could becomes unhoused.

Cooper said Hansberry would wear a GPS monitor or accept home confinement if Judge Israel granted her release.

The prosecution expressed concern for the community if Hansberry was released because of the violent nature of the charges against her. They argued that it would not be safe to release Hansberry because she’s accused of shooting at a stranger.

Judge Israel denied the request to release Hansberry because the charges against her involve a firearm. Expressing concern for Hansberry’s housing situation, Judge Israel recommended that one of Hansberry’s family members attend the inspection.

The parties scheduled Hansberry’s next hearing for Feb. 27.

‘Satanic’ Homicide Defendant Receives Maximum Sentence

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan sentenced a homicide defendant to 26 years in prison for what the prosecutor termed a particularly gruesome crime on Jan. 30.

On Sept. 5, 2025, Antoine Turner, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed for the fatal shooting of Demetri Anderson, 23, on Nov. 29, 2020 on the 4500 block of Benning Road, SE.

Through the deal, parties agreed to a sentencing range of 20-to-26 years. Turner was also accused of the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Demetrius Benson on Nov. 3, 2020 on the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. However, those charges were dropped from the indictment as part of the agreement.

Several members of Anderson’s family were present at the hearing, and delivered emotional victim impact statements.

Anderson’s aunt wore his clothing as she spoke. She was the funeral director that prepared his body for the burial. She said she initially did not recognize him due to the severe damage from multiple gunshot wounds.

“He will never get to walk his daughter down the aisle,” Anderson’s great-uncle read from a prepared statement on behalf of his sister, who could not be present at the sentencing. Her remarks mentioned that Anderson was killed on her birthday, and she will never be able to celebrate the day again.

In his statement, Anderson’s great-uncle argued that 26 years would still not be true justice for his great nephew’s murder, with no apparent motive, so he asked the judge not to reduce the sentence any further.

In her victim impact statement, Anderson’s cousin condemned the gun violence that plagues DC’s Wards 7 and 8. She said that many young Black men in the community are taught that their only options are “prison or the cemetery,” and both Anderson and Turner are products of that flawed system.

Anderson’s uncle emphasized that he continues to worry about how this shooting will impact not only the victim but the defendant’s young children. He said he forgives the defendant.

Anderson’s grandmother told the court how much she misses her only grandson. She said she has to forgive the defendant, but it will be incredibly difficult. She concluded by telling the defendant she loved him, because God says to love everyone.

In a statement to the court, Turner said that he is extremely remorseful and apologetic for what he did, and knows he has to change. He said he sees how his actions have negatively affected Anderson’s family and his own.

The prosecutor said this was the most gruesome crime scene she had ever seen. The victim suffered from 13 gunshot wounds, leading to a significant amount of biological evidence on the ground. The prosecution advocated for the maximum sentence due to the malicious intent of the crime, and the defendant’s past criminal history.

Defense attorney Madalyn Harvey said she was impressed by the victim impact statements and the forgiveness the family showed to Turner. She said that on the other hand, she was taken aback by the prosecution’s use of the words “satanic” and “irredeemable” to describe the defendant in previous documents.

She stated that he is not irredeemable, requesting mental health treatment in prison, though she said she has little faith in the Bureau of Prisons (BoP).

Harvey also disagreed with the prosecution’s argument for a maximum sentence, stating that the number of gunshot wounds should not be a factor in sentencing. She said that 20 years would be enough of a punishment.

“No mitigation, provocation, or explanation,” Judge Ryan concluded about the crime before sentencing Turner to the maximum sentence of 26 years.

He agreed with the prosecution that the number of gunshot wounds was significant to establish malice for Turner’s actions. He acknowledged that Turner experienced trauma in his childhood, which may explain his situation, but does not excuse it.

Turner was sentenced to 26 years, with a five year minimum and five year supervised release. He will receive credit for the time already served. Judge Ryan also ordered assessment and treatment of mental disorders for Turner while in prison, as well as job assistance. Turner must register as a gun offender upon his release.

“He was loved,” Anderson’s fyamily told D.C. Witness when asked how he should be remembered.

No further dates were set.

Judge Imposes Suspended Sentence for Stabbing Defendant

DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean imposed a suspended sentence for a stabbing defendant on Jan. 30.

On Oct. 28, 2025, Kenyada Floyd, 49, pleaded guilty to assault with significant bodily injury for her involvement in a non-fatal stabbing which occurred on Sept. 19 on the 1900 block of Benning Road, NE. There were two victims involved who sustained wounds.

The prosecution emphasized the physical injuries and intense pain that the victims are still dealing with as a result of the stabbing. The injuries they sustained have impacted their mobility and everyday lives, according to the prosecution. They recommended a sentence of 24 months’ incarceration followed by three years of supervision based on the seriousness of the crime.

Defense attorney, Colleen Archer, emphasized Floyd’s role as a mother of young children and the difficult events she has experienced throughout her life, which were not described in open court. The defense highlighted Floyd’s minimal prior criminal history and argued the incident as a one-time occurrence that went too far and cited this as the reason for initially accepting the plea deal. Based on this, the defense requested a six month suspended sentence, with supervised probation.

“I accept responsibility for my actions,” Floyd told the court.

Judge McLean sentenced Floyd to six months of confinement, all of which was suspended. Instead, the court placed her on supervised probation for one year and ordered her to undergo a mental health evaluation, follow any recommended treatment, and complete vocational training or maintain verifiable employment. She was also required to pay $100 to the victims of violent crime compensation fund.

No further dates were set.

Homicide Co-Defendants Accept Plea Deal

Two homicide co-defendants accepted plea deals extended by the prosecution on Feb. 9 before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park.

Justin Borum, 36 and Jerome Dukes, 35 were originally charged with second-degree murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm for their involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Jayvon Jones. The incident occurred on Feb. 21, 2023 on the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue, NE. Two additional individuals sustained injuries.

The defendants accepted an offer extended by the prosecution, which required them to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges. Through the deal, parties agreed to a sentence of 108 months of imprisonment.

According to the prosecution, had the case gone to trial, they would have proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Borum and Dukes caused the death of Jones, and acted in conscious disregard for his well being, and not in self-defense.

Parties are slated to reconvene April 17.

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Jail Stabbing Case

DC Superior Court Judge Dorsey Jones found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a jail stabbing on Feb. 4.

Darryl Vest, 22, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that took place on July 12, 2025 at the DC Jail on the 1900 block of D Street, SE.

According to court documents, an individual identified as Vest and two other inmates got into a fight which resulted in the victim and Vest’s getting stabbed. The victim sustained a collapsed lung and was transported to the hospital.

The prosecution called a detective from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who wrote the arrest warrant to testify. The witness stated that he viewed pictures and additional surveillance footage of the fight when he responded to the scene.

The detective identified Vest in court as allegedly one of the people in the footage of the fight. The victim was not able to identify Vest when officers attempted to interview him, stating he didn’t know what happened.

The detective stated that he didn’t interview anyone else when he reported to the scene and did not talk to correctional officers about potential eyewitnesses. He stated that Vest was holding a sharp object in the surveillance footage, but was unable to describe the object when asked. The weapon from was recovered, but investigators were unable to confirm who possessed it.

Prosecutors asked Judge Jones to find probable cause, stating that despite their inability to prove the ownership of the knife, Vest had it during the incident.

Susan Ellis, Vest’s attorney, argued that in addition to the detective’s failure to describe the weapon, no other witnesses saw what happened and there was a third person involved in the fight. As a result, there was nothing proving Vest was the one who injured the victim.

Judge Jones disagreed. He stated that because Vest could be seen in footage holding a sharp object in his right hand and making a swinging motion towards the victim’s back, there was enough evidence for probable cause.

Ellis requested release with whatever conditions the judge saw fit, stating that Vest would agree to GPS monitoring and having a curfew. She also suggested that Vest would be required to visit pretrial services on a regular basis.

The prosecution maintained Vest should remain detained pending trial. Judge Jones declared that Vest would remain detained and would be held without bond.

Parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 23.

Witnesses Testify Murder Victim Was Followed, Shot 8 Times

DC Superior Court Judge Neal E Kravitz heard testimony on Feb. 9 about a victim who was fatally shot eight times in broad daylight.

Khalid Claggett, 42, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction of greater than one year. All charges face an aggravating factor of allegedly being committed during Claggett’s release for another offense. The charges stem from Claggett’s alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Isaac Aull Jr., 30, on the 1600 block of Franklin Street, NE, on June 11, 2021.

The prosecution called two eyewitnesses who were in their respective vehicles during the shooting.

One eyewitness, driving a vehicle, testified that they saw the shooter chase an individual down the street on foot. The individual was “ducking between the cars” in order to avoid getting shot, said the eyewitness.

The eyewitness said he fled the scene in his vehicle before returning later, feeling compelled to discuss his account to police.

On cross-examination, the eyewitness told defense attorney Howard McEachern they saw the shooter run back towards a Walgreens pharmacy after shooting the victim.

Another eyewitness, who drove an ambulance at the time of the shooting, testified that a pedestrian approached him and said someone had been shot and needed assistance. The ambulance driver said that he saw an individual hunched over in the street, but was unsure if the scene was safe, and therefore hesitant to leave his vehicle.

According to the ambulance driver, someone holding a gun ran towards the person who was hunched over in the street. The eyewitness claimed that the person running began shooting at the person hunched over, and then stopped to fix their gun that had jammed.

The ambulance driver described his memory as “a little fuzzy,” and was unsure about some details of the shooting. For example, whether or not the victim had asked him for assistance.

On cross-examination, McEachern pressed the eyewitness for details about the pause they claimed the shooter took while fixing his weapon. The ambulance driver described that the person “was shooting, then messed with the gun a little bit, then went back to shooting,” but wasn’t sure of the reason they had stopped to fiddle with the gun.

Prosecutors also called a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective, who reviewed security camera footage that showed the shooting from multiple angles. The footage depicted two individuals walking down Franklin Street and entering a parking lot. Upon entering the lot, the video showed a person in a gold car shooting at one of the individuals and chasing him down Rhode Island Avenue onto Franklin Street.

The footage showed the shooter running back down Rhode Island into the parking lot moments later.

In addition, prosecutors called another witness who testified that her husband’s gold GMC Yukon had been stolen. She said she attempted to contact police about the vehicle, but police told her that it was being held in connection with an MPD investigation.

An forensic pathologist who performed the autopsy on Aull confirmed his manner of death was a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds.

The prosecution showed the jury the expert’s autopsy report and she confirmed the locations of the bullet wounds. According to the expert, Aull sustained eight gunshot wounds: two to his neck, four to his back, one to his hip, and another to his shin.

The expert said the wounds to Aull’s neck were the most fatal and estimated they could cause a victim to die within a minute. The expert described, one shot to the neck would cause the victim “dropping to the ground then dying shortly thereafter.”

According to the expert, projectile fragments were recovered from Aull’s wounds and blue and copper pieces of metal were recovered from his brain.

The jury is scheduled to return Feb. 11 and parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 10 to discuss jury instructions.

Shooting Defendant’s Case Dismissed

The prosecution dismissed a case against a shooting defendant in a motion hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on Feb. 9.

Quentin Hill, 36, was charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition for his alleged involvement in a shooting on the 2200 block of Savannah Terrace, SE on April 18, 2023. No injuries were reported.

During the hearing, the prosecution motioned to dismiss the case against Hill. Hill’s attorney, Kavya Naini, asked for a dismissal with prejudice, which would prohibit the prosecution from re-opening the case.

However, the prosecution’s motion to dismiss the case without prejudice was granted by Judge Salerno and all charges against Hill were dropped for now.

Hill’s jury trial, originally set for Feb. 17, was canceled and no further hearings were scheduled.

Judge Sentences Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant to 7 Years After Previous Crimes

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe sentenced a non-fatal shooting defendant to seven years in prison for his latest crime during a hearing on Feb. 6.

Thurman Williams, 55, pleaded guilty on Nov. 3, 2025 to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior crime of violence for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on Oct. 17, 2025, on the 1100 block of First Street, NW.

According to court documents, Williams was walking along the sidewalk when he pulled a silver handgun from his coat and fired in the vicinity of two people. No injuries were reported.

At sentencing, the prosecution read the victim impact statement to the court. The victim said they were shaken by the shooting and emphasized the proximity to a school where children and crossing guards are often present. The victim said they were walking to work, did not know why the shooting occurred, and hoped the sentence would allow Williams time to reflect but also allow him a chance to live his life.

The prosecution requested a stay-away order from the victim and the school. Judge Pipe declined, stating she lacked authority to impose the condition under terms of supervised release.

The prosecution summarized their case against Williams, stating they would have proven Williams randomly fired a silver pistol while walking on the sidewalk near two people. They asked Judge Pipe to sentence Williams to seven years in prison.

Williams’ attorney, Gemma Stevens, asked the court to consider Williams’ health issues and personal history, saying he was not a bad person and accepted responsibility for his actions through the plea deal. Stevens also asked for a sentence of seven years in prison.

Williams briefly addressed the court, apologized, and said he was done with guns.

Before imposing the sentence, Judge Pipe emphasized the victim’s statement asking the court to “consider if the prior time spent convinced him of the impermissibility of his actions.” The judge noted Williams previously served more than three decades in prison for a homicide offense and committed another offense during that sentence. Given Williams’ history and the random nature of the shooting, Judge Pipe said Williams posed a clear danger to the community.

Judge Pipe sentenced Williams to three years in prison for attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and seven years for unlawful possession of a firearm, to run concurrently, followed by three years of supervised release. Williams will be required to register as a gun offender in DC upon release.

No further dates were set.

‘I’m Proud of You,’ Judge Tells Stabbing Defendant

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard a probation show cause hearing for a convicted stabbing defendant to monitor his release compliance on Feb. 4.

William Johnson, 42, is charged with assault with intent to kill for his alleged involvement in a stabbing. The incident occurred on Dec. 23, 2021 on the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE. Johnson was convicted for this offense on Feb. 23, 2022.

He appeared in front of Judge Brandt for a probation show cause hearing. During the proceeding, the Judge heard from a community supervision officer (CSO) from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA)

The officer explained that Johnson is “making moves in a positive direction.” He testified that Johnson is currently searching for employment, living in transitional housing, and is enrolled in a DC Central Kitchen program, which allows individuals to get culinary experience.

“I’m proud of you,” Judge Brandt said to Johnson.

The CSO suggested that another hearing be scheduled to continue monitoring Johnson’s compliance with sobriety, search for employment, and his enrollment in DC Central Kitchen. There were no objections from the prosecution or Johnson’s defense attorney, Wole Falodun.

Parties are slated to reconvene on June 24.

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