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Yessica Osorio
, Varshana Ramnarine - September 27, 2024
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A homicide defendant was removed from court after a young Black male attempted to attack him in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Sept. 27.
Guy Johnson, 57, is being charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the murder of 28-year-old Kriston Robinson.
The incident occurred on the 1600 block of 19th Street, SE, on March 25, 2020.
Johnson’s defense attorney, Kevin Mosley, was requesting the trial readiness hearing be moved earlier before an unknown young Black male ran up to the defense table, and attempted to attack the defendant.
The assailant was removed from the courtroom by US Marshals.
The defense told the court that this was not the first time this individual had attempted to attack the defendant and requested that the prosecution identify the individual and that they be banned from any future hearings in this case.
The prosecution said the office did not have any information on the individual. US Marshals will be assisting in identifying the suspect
The status hearing was rescheduled for Oct. 1.