A fatal-shooting defendant was unable to attend his sentencing on July 31 before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz due to a stomach illness.
Korriek Akinola, 24, pleaded guilty on Aug. 8, 2025 to second-degree murder while armed for his involvement in the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Joshua White, on the 4700 block of South Capitol Street, SE, on June 6, 2023. White sustained gunshot wounds to his chest, shoulder, back, and right calf.
Kevin Mosley, Akinola’s attorney, alerted the court that a member of the US Marshals Service told him Akinola had been suffering from a stomach illness since he arrived at the courthouse and was unable to attend his scheduled sentencing.
“I don’t even know how many sentencing dates we’ve had at this point,” the prosecutor said, attributing the prolonged delay to Akinola.
Mosley challenged the prosecution, explaining that Akinola has only been responsible for one other rescheduling. The other incidences resulted from the prosecution being in trial and the court’s full schedule, Mosley explained.
The prosecution pointed out the presence of the victim’s family in the courtroom gallery, stating “Obviously they’re disappointed.”
Parties are slated to reconvene for sentencing on Aug. 7, almost one year after Akinola accepted a plea deal. Details of the agreement were unspecified.
