Maurice Johnson

“These are separate elements so technically, these are not the same offense. It may be stalking there, but it’s murder here.”

Maurice Johnson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Maurice Johnson detailed potential state arguments regarding the distinct elements of the state and federal offenses.

“I think what the prosecution is going to argue is: your honor, this defendant pled guilty to stalking in the federal system. We are charging him with second-degree murder and other charges.”

Maurice Johnson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Maurice Johnson outlined how state prosecutors might frame their argument to preserve the state charges.