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By
Adriana Marroquin
- July 24, 2024
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A shooting defendant rejected a plea offer and was denied a request for release by DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian on July 24.
Theodore Williams, 52, is charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on the 4000 block of Wahler Court, SE on April 18. No injuries were reported.
During the hearing, Susan Borecki, Williams’ attorney, alerted Judge Christian of his intent to reject a plea deal, which required him to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment.
Through the deal, parties would have agreed to a 60 month sentence.
Borecki also reopened the defense’s prior motion for release, citing concern over the prosecution’s evidence. According to Borecki, the prosecutor’s evidence against Williams is weak, stating that the ShotSpotter system never alerted authorities to a shooting in the area, and the guns the prosecution claims they have as evidence do not match with evidence collected at the scene.
Judge Christian denied the request, stating the concerns are factual based Williams’ alleged involvement, which will be decided by a jury at trial.
Parties set a trial date for Nov. 7.
They’re slated to reconvene Oct. 24.