Prosecutors Consider Counter-offer in 2016 Murder Case

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In a status hearing for the 2016 murder of Deonta Farrar, the defense responded to a potential plea bargain with a counter-offer, which was not publically disclosed.

The defendant, Saeed Woodall, 24, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Farrar on the 4500 block of Quarles Street, NE in August 2016.

Farrar, 23, had a child with Woodall’s sister, according to court documents.

The prosecution said they would notify D.C. Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe once they examined the counter-offer and were ready to move forward.

A status hearing is scheduled for Sept. 7.