A defendant accused of obstructing justice in a murder case rejected a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on March 12.
Aillayh Carter, 29, is charged with two counts of obstructing justice for allegedly attempting to influence two witnesses in a murder case.
Carter’s case was severed on Feb. 20 from Robert Carpenter, 37, who is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Tremaine Nicholson on May 7, 2024 on the 3400 block of 25th Street, SE.
The prosecution extended a deal that would have required Carter to plead guilty to one count of obstruction of justice. Carter would’ve been allowed on release until her sentencing and the prosecution also would’ve agreed to a non-guideline sentence.
After Carter rejected the plea deal, parties began jury selection.
Parties are slated to reconvene on March 16 for opening arguments.
