Prosecutors asked DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman to remove the Public Defender Service (PDS) from a homicide case after they asked to reschedule the trial again on March 20.
Joshua Franklin, 40, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior crime of violence. These charges stem from Franklin’s alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Andrew Session on Jan. 21, 2021 on the 4400 block of 3rd Street, SE. Session sustained 12 gunshot wounds.
All charges carry an aggravating factor for crimes allegedly committed during Franklin’s release for a prior offense…