Prosecution Takes Back Plea Offer for Murder Defendant 

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 7, 2019
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The prosecution in a murder case decided to take back a plea deal that was supposed to be offered on Oct. 7.

Barry Marable is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Roger Marmet, 22, at a BP gas station on the 1200 block of 17th Street, NE on Oct. 24, 2018. 

During the hearing, the prosecution revoked the offer, telling DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe that there would be no more deals.

According to court documents, Marable, 23, was ready to accept a plea deal. However, he disagreed with the prosecution’s explanation of events. D.C. Witness could not confirm what Marable disagreed with, exactly. 

In addition, Judge Iscoe granted counsel’s request to change an upcoming status hearing  to a felony arraignment where Marable will enter into a formal not guilty plea. 

D.C. Witness previously reported that Marable said he shot Marmet in self defense, however Judge Iscoe said there was no evidence of self defense other than Marable’s claim.

A felony status conference is scheduled on Oct. 25.