Prosecution Extends Another Plea Deal to Murder Defendant, Defense Says

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A DC Superior Court judge continued a murder defendant’s hearing so he can have more time to consider the prosecution’s plea offer.

Diquan Lucas is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 33-year-old Brian Butler on Nov. 21, 2019, on the 2300 block of Ainger Place, SE.

Back in March 2020, the 25-year-old defendant rejected a plea deal the prosecution offered him last January. But, during the April 27 hearing, defense attorney Roderick Thompson said the prosecution has extended the defendant another plea deal. Parties are reportedly in plea negotiations.

Judge Lee Milton scheduled a status hearing for May 11. In the meantime, Lucas will remain held at DC Jail, where he has been since he picked up the case in December 2019.

Lauren Pelzner wrote this article.

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