January 2020 - Page 2 of 7

‘We can’t blame whoever is most convenient,’ Defense Attorney Says

Details During opening statements the prosecution and defense showed both the suspect and the victim as young men with a lot of life ahead. Mason Binion, 32, allegedly shot Michael Francis... Read More

Judge Declares Mistrial in Murder Case

Details During a status hearing on Jan. 28, a judge declared a mistrial and ordered a new trial date for a murder defendant. Kimberly Thompson was convicted of first-degree murder in... Read More

Data Shows Christmas As Only Homicide-free Holiday in DC

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 29, 2020
Featured | Homicides | Infographics |

Details D.C. Witness data uncovered a bit of Christmas cheer within a dark trend throughout the city. According to D.C. Witness data, there has been at least two homicides on major... Read More

Murder Defendant Chooses Trial Over Manslaughter Plea

Details During a status hearing Jan. 28, a murder defendant rejected a plea offer. Dajuan Jones, 17, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Cheyenne Washington on the... Read More

Document: Traffic Fatality Suitland Parkway (Inbound) Near Irving Street, SE

Details On Jan. 28, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident on Suitland Parkway (Inbound) near the Irving Street, SE exit ramp. According to a MPD press release, officers responded to... Read More

Judge Releases Juvenile Murder Defendant

Details During a felony status conference Jan. 28, a judge agreed to release a murder suspect on the condition that he continues to wear a GPS ankle monitoring device. J’Whan Simpson... Read More

Judge Grants Continuance in Light of New Evidence

Details During the trial readiness hearing on Jan. 24, the defense requested a continuance after receiving videos hours before the hearing that were used in a sentencing for another court case. ... Read More

Fatal Stabbing Case Goes to Trial in June

Details During a status hearing Jan. 28, counsel said they were ready for a case to be retried. Leonard Smith, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbed... Read More

Murder Defendant Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter

Details During a felony arraignment on Jan. 21, a murder defendant pleaded guilty to an involuntary manslaughter. Adrian Vinson 19, was initially charged with first-degree murder while armed and unlawful possession... Read More

Document: Homicide at Union Station

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 700 Block of 1st Street, NE. According to a press release, during the morning rush hour officers found... Read More

2nd Degree Stabbing Moves to Trial

Details Instead of selecting a jury Jan. 27, counsel used the first day slated for a murder trial to dispute evidence. Keith Archie, 39, is charged with murder in the second-degree... Read More

Counsel Needs to Agree on Jail Calls Before Proceeding, Judge Says

Details A judge continued a trial readiness hearing to allow parties to agree on which jail calls to use during trial. Together, the calls span more than four hours. Raymond Avent,... Read More

Month: January 2020