Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Deal, Requests Transfer to Treatment Center - DC Witness

Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Deal, Requests Transfer to Treatment Center - DC Witness

A homicide defendant rejected a plea deal and requested he be transferred to a treatment center before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on May 1. Richard Holmes, 36, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Franck Foute Mohdjiom at the 300 block of Anacostia Road, SE on Aug. 26, 2025.  Holmes’ attorney, Michael Bruckheim, alerted Judge Brandt of Holmes’ intent to reject…