28-Year-Old Man Has Yet to be Offered a Plea

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A 28-year-old Baltimore man charged with attempted murder had no plea offered to him on May 10 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn.

Rasheed Jones is charged with first and second-degree attempted murder, first and second-degree assault, use of a firearm during a violent crime, possession of a firearm with a felony conviction, possession of firearms, having a handgun on his person, reckless endangerment, discharging firearms, and illegal possession of ammo in connection to an incident on Oct. 2, 2021.

The prosecutor informed the court that there is no offer being conveyed at this time.

The case involves two witnesses who have utilized their fifth amendment rights. The prosecutor also said he has not yet had the time to speak with the victim, but he is planning to set up a meeting to do so.

Jones’ was represented by defense attorney Roland Brown.

Jones’ trial is scheduled for Aug. 2 and is expected to last three days. Judge Yvette M. Bryant has been selected to preside over the trial.

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