Two Baltimore men–one charged with murder, the other accused of attempted murder–had their court proceedings delayed on Sept. 9 in Baltimore City Circuit Court.
Timothy Knott, 28, faces multiple charges of first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, assault, and several firearm-related offenses. Prosecutors allege Knott shot and killed Anthony Pearson, 42, and assaulted an unnamed woman during a shooting that occurred on April 29, 2024, on the 4600 block of Garrison Boulevard.
During the Tuesday hearing, Knott’s retrial was postponed after his former defense attorney, Staci Pipkin, withdrew from the case. Pipkin previously represented a witness involved in the incident and was required to step down.
Knott’s new attorney, Anthony Brown, requested more time to review transcripts from the original trial before moving forward. Knott’s retrial is now scheduled for Oct. 31.
In a separate case, Reginald Raysor, 33, faces charges connected to an August 2024 shooting when prosecutors allege he attempted to kill a woman after paying her $60 for sex acts during what he described as a “date.” According to court documents, Raysor fired four gunshots at the victim after an argument between the two escalated.
Raysor is charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, armed robbery, and multiple firearm-related offenses.
During Tuesday’s hearing, Reginald’s attorney, Jerry Rodriguez, told the court his client was ready to proceed to trial. However, Judge Videtta A. Brown reassigned the case to Judge Melissa K. Copeland to resolve scheduling conflicts. After reviewing the calendar, Judge Copeland granted a continuance until Sept. 17.
Both Knott’s and Reginald’s cases are expected to move forward later this year, with future hearings scheduled to determine the next steps.
