First-Degree Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal, Trial Set for 2027 - DC Witness

First-Degree Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal, Trial Set for 2027 - DC Witness

A homicide defendant rejected a plea offer and parties scheduled a trial date before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Aug. 14.  Javonte Robinson, 28, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Kalil Brown on June 2, 2025 on the 1200 block of Raum Street, NE. Brown sustained three gunshot wounds to his back and one to his neck.  Carrie Weletz, Robinson’s att…