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Murder Plea: Man Denies Killing in Staffordshire
3 Sep
Summary
- Corey Magnus denied murder charges in relation to Sashon Richards-Brown's death.
- Danielle Simpson denied assisting an offender in the Burntwood incident.
- The trial for both individuals is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
Corey Magnus, 27, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of murder. The charges stem from the death of 32-year-old Sashon Richards-Brown, who suffered fatal injuries on May 5th in Hazel Grove, Burntwood. Magnus, also identified as John Solomon, appeared at Stafford Crown Court on Thursday.
During the same court session, Danielle Simpson, 33, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assisting an offender. Both individuals are from Burntwood. Magnus was taken into custody pending further proceedings.
Simpson was released on bail. The trial for both Magnus and Simpson has been scheduled to begin on January 18, 2027, and is expected to proceed at Stafford Crown Court.
