A homicide defendant’s attorneys raised concerns before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on May 1 about the prosecution’s usage of his prior statements and work as a violence interrupter.
Cotey Wynn, 45, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, three counts of assault with intent to kill, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a mass shooting at CRU Lounge on the 1300 block of H Street, NE on Sept. 23, 2024 injuring three and killed one. Blake Bozeman, 31, sustained two gunshot wounds to his chest, and died on Sept. 24, 2024.
Wynn’s attorney, Brian McDaniel, raised concern the prosecution will use Wynn’s previous homicide cases against him. According to court records, in 2020, Wynn was charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 53-year-old Eric Wright. However, DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson found no probable cause on Feb. 8, 2021…