The Parkville man facing murder charges in connection with a Bel Air shooting last summer has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, sources said. Jury selection in the case was scheduled to start Monday.
A hearing on the plea agreement reached by lawyers for Rakim Muhammad in the shooting death of Aberdeen resident Derrick Maxey Jr. is set for Wednesday before Judge Emory J. Plitt, Jr. in Harford County Circuit Court. Assistant State’s Attorney Joel Muneses declined to discuss specifics of the plea deal, so as to “not compromise” the agreement before it was announced at the hearing.
Muhammad faced 11 charges in the July 2010 shooting of Derrick Maxey, Jr. at American Legion Post No. 55 in Bel Air. Muhammad has been awaiting trial in the Harford County Detention Center since he was located by police in Baltimore City in November 2010 following a three-month search.
Counsel for the defense did not respond to calls for comment.
You leave yourself open to a lawsuit when you use a term such as “accused murderer”. That’s not the same as somebody who is accused of murder. What happens if he is found not guilty of murder? At this point in the judicial process, he’s not a murderer, accused or otherwise.
Otto, what are you talking about? thats what “accused” means. They didnt say “murderer” they said “accused murderer” someone has accused him/ of murder. He is not guilty until a trial occurs. Look up “accusation” in the dictionary or any legal code book and then relax. Stop talking about lawsuits. You kind of people are the reason America is so litigious and PC. Just chill out.
Far… Thanks for clearing that up for him. People who sue for stupid things should be locked up for being lazy and wanting hand outs… Like suing McDonald’s when your coffee burns you means you are a Moron
They are an accused Moron. I was reading Otto and was wondering if he was serious. The Accused Murderer is taking a plea bargin and will be convicted of the crime. Then he will be a murderer. This means once he accepts the plea, the judge will ask him a series of questions. The the judge will accept or deny the plea agreement. Judge Plitt is a smart and decent judge. I’m sure he will have all his ducks in a row when the accused murderer appears before him.