August 2019 - D.C. Witness

Substantial Probability Defendant Killed Victim, Judge Says

Details A judge ruled Aug. 30 that a murder defendant would more than likely be found guilty without a reasonable doubt. Marcus Whitaker, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

Judge Gives Prosecution A Week to Secure Indictment

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 30, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Victims |

Details During a felony status conference Aug. 30, a judge gave the prosecution a week to obtain an indictment after the nine month limitation expired. Jerome Myles, 20, is charged with... Read More

Document: 16 Year Old Shot to Death in Southwest, DC

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 30, 2019
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 200 block of M Street, SW. According to a press release, police found 16-year-old Domonique Franklin, a resident... Read More

Counsel Says They’ll Be Ready for Trial

Details Even though there is still more work to done, counsel told a judge that they will be prepared for trial. Timothy Gibson, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed... Read More

Prosecution Expects Indictment by November

Details During a status hearing Aug. 29, the prosecution told a judge that an indictment should be procured by November. Alton Rivers , 54, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder

Details During a felony arraignment Aug. 29, a murder defendant pleaded not-guilty to all charges. David Hahqwon Beale, 21, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder

Details During a felony arraignment Aug. 29, a murder defendant pleaded not-guilty to all charges. David Hahqwon Beale, 21, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in... Read More

Victim’s Mother Says She ‘Feels like She has No Rights’

Details During a felony status conference Aug. 29, a victim’s mother asked a judge to reject a guilty plea from a murder defendant. Robert Smith, 23, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter... Read More

Prosecution Files Motion to Introduce Firearms Evidence

Details During a status hearing on Aug. 29, the prosecution filed a motion to introduce new firearms evidence against a murder defendant. Master Matthew Thomas, 33, is charged with felony murder... Read More

Murder Defendant’s Daughter Asks Judge for Lenient Sentence

Details During a sentencing Aug. 29, a murder defendant’s daughter requested a shorter sentence so her father could come home sooner. Morris Kenya Harley pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing... Read More

Judge Grants Defenses Request for Additional Evidence

Details During a felony status conference on Aug 23., the defense asked for additional exculpatory evidence to build its case. Tyree Irving, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for... Read More

Document: Homicide on Irving Street, NW

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred on the 400 block of Irving Street, NW. According to a press release, officers located 27-year-old Margery Magill suffering... Read More

Month: August 2019