Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Rejects Plea Deal In Assault Case

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On March 5, a non-fatal shooting defendant rejected a plea offer extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan.

Davida Johnson, 26, is charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with a significant bodily injury while armed, for her alleged involvement in a shooting incident that occurred on May 8, 2023, on the 900 block of Brentwood Road, NE. The victim sustained two gunshot wounds, one in her left arm and one in her right buttocks.

During the hearing, Rachel Cicurel, who was standing in for Johnson’s attorney, Kavya Naini, informed the judge the prosecution had extended a plea offer to Johnson.

According to Cicurel, it required Johnson to plead guilty to one count of battery while armed in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges and the prosecution not seeking an indictment.

However, Cicurel alerted Judge Ryan that Johnson was rejecting the offer and wanted a trial date set.

The defense also requested the prosecution provide the victim’s medical records, witnesses’ grand jury testimonies, and text messages ahead of the trial.

Currently, there are no indictment charges filed against Johnson, but they are pending.

Parties are scheduled to reconvene on March 15.

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