Darius Robertson, Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter of Cousin

Friday, June 6, 2025

WASHINGTON – Darius Robertson, 32, and Antonio Hensley, 33, both of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today in Superior Court to voluntary manslaughter charges in connection with the October 2021 killing of Andre Robertson.

            The guilty pleas were announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

            Superior Court Judge Todd E. Edelman scheduled sentencing hearings for both men for September 19, 2025.

            According to court documents, on October 1, 2021, near the intersection of 53rd Street NE and Clay Terrace NE, Darius Robertson struck the victim in the face and head, initiating a physical altercation. The two men fell to the ground and continued fighting until they were separated by bystanders.

            While the men were separated, Antonio Hensley approached the victim and struck him in the head and neck area, causing him to fall to the ground and remain motionless. Both defendants then stood over the victim as Darius Robertson continued to strike him repeatedly in the head.

            The assault by Robertson and Hensley ultimately caused the victim’s death, according to court documents.

            Robertson was arrested on December 17, 2021, and Hensley on February 23, 2022. Both men have remained in custody since their arrests.

            This case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department and handled by former Assistant U.S. Attorney Greg Kimak and current Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Bromwich.