District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Brown v. United States
September 3, 2026
Summary
The appellate court affirmed Brown’s aggravated‑assault convictions but held that the trial court’s admission of pre‑shooting video evidence and the government’s references to Brown’s alleged drug business, while erroneous, were harmless. It reversed the trial court’s denial of defense counsel’s motion to withdraw before sentencing, finding a Sixth Amendment violation, and remanded for resentencing before a different judge.