A 17-year-old was convicted of murdering a disabled man named Reggie Brown by beating him to death and was given a 7-year sentence.

In October 2023, Reggie Brown, a disabled Washington, DC, resident, was brutally murdered.

A 17-year-old was convicted of murdering a disabled man named Reggie Brown by beating him to death and was given a 7-year sentence.
A 17-year-old was convicted of murdering a disabled man named Reggie Brown by beating him to death and was given a 7-year sentence.

A 12-15 year old girl who was involved in the beating death of disabled Reggie Brown, 64, of Washington, D.C., will be in jail until she turns 21, according to reports.

On Wednesday, a 13-year-old was given a seven-year prison sentence, as reported by FOX 5 DC. Prior to being sentenced, she expressed her regret in court.

"Malda Brown, one of the victim's sisters, expressed her sadness in court during sentencing, stating, "It saddens me that these young girls could be so brutal and do something so severe." She added, "I’m just grateful that the judge did give them the time that D.C. commits until to 21, so we are grateful for that. It’ll make my mom feel so much better once we get home to let her know that that did take place.""

"DYRS is allowing these kids to leave with no consequences, in and out the door, and receive a slap on the wrist before repeating the same behavior. This is leading to more violent crimes. It's tragic that our children have to be incarcerated, but it's also tragic that the danger they pose to the community, the harm they inflict on people, and the things they do to people," Nasia Israel, another one of Brown's sisters, said, according to FOX 5. "My brother didn't deserve that. Nobody deserves that."

Murder victim Reggie Brown
Five young girls are accused of beating 64-year-old Reggie Brown to death in October 2023. (Family of Reggie Brown)

In October 2023, one of the teen suspects testified after pleading guilty that they and the other suspects committed the assault because they were bored and looking for something to do when Brown was attacked.

On October 17, 2023, at approximately 1 a.m., the Metropolitan Police Department received a report of a man down in the 6200 block of Georgia Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Brown with injuries consistent with an assault. Despite life-saving efforts, he passed away at the scene.

Metropolitan Police Department vehicle in DC
One of five girls accused in the beating death of 64-year-old Reggie Brown reportedly said the girls were bored, so they decided to "find someone to beat up." (Getty)

The 15-year-old suspect, who was the oldest among the three defendants, was given a three-year prison sentence for assault with a dangerous weapon after pleading guilty. She had testified that she came up with the plan to attack the man, whose family stated that he was weak and had recently fought cancer before passing away.

In the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C., at approximately 11 p.m., a group of girls strolled towards Georgia Avenue and Sheridan Street.

A blurry photo in court
A 13-year-old convicted of beating disabled Washington, D.C., resident Reggie Brown last year has been sentenced behind bars until she turns 21 years old. (iStock)

The girl, who was 15 years old, testified that when they arrived at the intersection, they encountered an unknown man who was attacking Brown while he lay on the ground. She stated that she asked the man if they could assist in beating up Brown, and he agreed to allow them to do so.

The man was speaking to the teens when they began chasing Brown, who tried to escape.

The Washington, D.C., CBS station reported that the prosecutor questioned the 15-year-old about their actions.

"Can you recall your thoughts while returning to the alley?" prosecutor Gabrielle LoGaglio inquired of the teenager.

"He’s dead," she responded.

Planet Chronicle' Greg Wehner and Mike Emanuel contributed to this report.

by Pilar Arias

us

Red state governor to display Trump's flag on Inauguration Day.

Red state governor to display Trump's flag on Inauguration Day.

us
Federal corruption charges filed against Oakland mayor.

Federal corruption charges filed against Oakland mayor.

us
Biden DOJ plea deal criticized by MS-13 victim's father.

Biden DOJ plea deal criticized by MS-13 victim's father.

us
A Texas cheerleader who was accused of poisoning her rival's show goat has been barred from caring for her own pets on her own.

A Texas cheerleader who was accused of poisoning her rival's show goat has been barred from caring for her own pets on her own.

us
In Texas, a driver involved in a migrant smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of 53 individuals has pleaded guilty.

In Texas, a driver involved in a migrant smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of 53 individuals has pleaded guilty.

us
During rush hour, a city bus narrowly avoids a disaster on an elevated overpass.

During rush hour, a city bus narrowly avoids a disaster on an elevated overpass.

us
Crime-ridden subways in NYC receive turnstile 'spikes' as Hochul increases police presence

Crime-ridden subways in NYC receive turnstile 'spikes' as Hochul increases police presence

us
As the LA wildfires rage, a water systems expert delivers a public message.

As the LA wildfires rage, a water systems expert delivers a public message.

us
A man previously charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, and now accused of a woman's disappearance and murder.

A man previously charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, and now accused of a woman's disappearance and murder.

us
A $2M California home that was saved from wildfires is now destroyed by a landslide.

A $2M California home that was saved from wildfires is now destroyed by a landslide.

us
The Orlando drone show crash was caused by a combination of errors that led to a misaligned flight path, according to the NTSB report.

The Orlando drone show crash was caused by a combination of errors that led to a misaligned flight path, according to the NTSB report.

us
Evacuations and Highway 1 shutdown prompted by fire at Central California power plant.

Evacuations and Highway 1 shutdown prompted by fire at Central California power plant.

us
Another arrest has been made in the Florida bowling alley shooting that left an off-duty ATF agent paralyzed: "Unjustified"

Another arrest has been made in the Florida bowling alley shooting that left an off-duty ATF agent paralyzed: "Unjustified"

us
Former director claims that Massachusetts migrants are using taxpayer-funded shelter beds without proper vetting.

Former director claims that Massachusetts migrants are using taxpayer-funded shelter beds without proper vetting.

us
A survivor of migrant sex trafficking shares her harrowing experience: "I witnessed the deaths of good people."

A survivor of migrant sex trafficking shares her harrowing experience: "I witnessed the deaths of good people."

us
State voter rolls removed from NJ watchdog official after residency dispute.

State voter rolls removed from NJ watchdog official after residency dispute.

us
Author and engineer husband unveiled for dual existence in abusive household

Author and engineer husband unveiled for dual existence in abusive household

us