Kevin Freeman, 20, of Washington D.C., was sentenced to 90 months in prison for robbing an elderly man on a Metro train while armed with a knife.
According to the government’s evidence, at approximately 10:56 p.m. on January 16, 2025, Freeman boarded an orange line train wearing a face mask. He sat across the car from the 72-year-old victim, who was on his way home from work.
Freeman waited until the other passengers left the train then moved to the seat directly next to the victim. He demanded the victim’s money and grabbed at the victim’s pockets while holding a large knife.
The victim fought back against Freeman – a man 50 years his junior – and almost succeeded in stopping the robbery. However, around two minutes into the struggle, Freeman managed to grab the victim’s iPhone 15, valued at $800, and cash from the victim’s pants pockets before fleeing the train.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced the sentence, commending the work of those who investigated the case from the Metro Transit Police Department, particularly Detective Adrian Rodriguez.
‘I commend the bravery of the elderly victim who fought back against Freeman’s violent attacks,’ said U.S. Attorney Pirro. ‘This sentence shows that we will not tolerate violent crime on our public transportation systems.’
Chief Michael Anzallo of the Metro Transit Police Department also commended the work of those who investigated the case.
Freeman pleaded guilty on May 5, 2025, to one count of robbery while armed. He will serve an aggregate sentence of 90 months’ incarceration, followed by five years of supervised release.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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