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.