A homicide defendant with a jury trial scheduled to begin in less than two months rejected a plea offer from prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Jan. 7.
Wonell Jones Jr., 38, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior crime od violence. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Audora Williams on July 19, 2022 on the 2900 block of Knox Place, SE. Williams suffered a total of 52 gunshot wounds and other injuries.
Jones’ attorneys, Megan Allburn and Steven Kiersh, told parties their client rejected a plea deal extended by prosecutors. The prosecution said if Jones pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed, they would dismiss any greater and remaining charges…