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By
Carmen Quinteros [former]
- April 17, 2024
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On April 17, a man accused of killing his wife rejected two plea offers extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo.
Charles Terry Jr., 59, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly strangling and beating his wife, 39-year-old Lennette Clark, in their home while their two children were present. The incident occurred on Jan. 30, 2023 on the 1500 Block of Anacostia Avenue, NE.
The prosecution informed the court that they had previously extended two plea offers to Terry, which he rejected.
According to the prosecution, the first plea would have resulted in Terry’s pleading guilty to second-degree murder with a sentence of 18 years of incarceration, in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.
Likewise, the second plea offer extended would have resulted in Terry pleading guilty to second-degree murder with a sentencing range of 14-to-22 years.
Joseph Yarbough, Terry’s defense attorney, acknowledged the prosecution’s representations.
The defense expressed interest in proceeding with trial in November 2025.
Parties are slated to return July 19.