A carjacking defendant’s trial was rescheduled by DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Oct. 8, despite a jury already having been selected.
Raysean Brown, 29, is charged with three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of threat to kidnap or injure a person, armed carjacking, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, destruction of property $1000 or more, two counts of reckless driving, fleeing a law enforcement officer, and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
The charges are in connection to Brown’s alleged involvement in an armed carjacking that occurred on the 5000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. No injuries were reported.
A jury was selected on Oct. 7 for Brown’s trial, and multiple witnesses were also prepared to testify. However, after discussions with defense attorney Joseph McCoy and prosecutors, Judge Arthur announced that the trial would be rescheduled to Nov. 10 due to the time when a witness would be available.
Judge Arthur thanked and excused the jury from service for the day– an entirely new jury will be selected for the new trial date.
Due to the trial delay, McCoy requested for the release of Brown, which Judge Arthur denied on the basis of the severity of charges in Brown’s case.
Parties are set to reconvene for the new trial on Nov. 10.
