February 2020 - Page 4 of 9

New Counsel Set to Argue for Murder Defendant

Details A defense attorney appeared as retained counsel, or counsel a murder defendant already hired for legal matters, in a case regarding a structure fire that resulted in two deaths. James... Read More

Judge Orders Release of Murder Defendant

Details During a felony status conference on Feb. 18, a judge ordered the release of a murder defenedant. J’Whan Devontae Simpson, 17, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Domonique... Read More

‘I’m willing to take a risk,’ Judge Says

Details During a felony status conference on Feb. 14, a judge granted the defense’s request for release. Terrance Barnes, also known as Michael Barnes, 30, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Murder Defendant’s Attorney Requests to Withdraw

Details During a status hearing, a lawyer requested a motion to withdraw because of scheduling issues. Marquette Jordan is charged with first-degree murder while armed with a knife, robbery while armed... Read More

Document: Homicide in Mount Vernon Square

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 18, 2020
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 100 block of N Street, NW. According to a press release, officers found 34-year-old Eugene Isaac Jr., inside... Read More

Judge Sentences Murder Defendant to Confinement

Details A murder defendant is sentenced Feb. 14 to more than 19-years in prison for a homicide by stabbing. Darius Murphy is sentenced to prison for second-degree murder while armed for... Read More

Judge Orders Mental Observation Exam

Details During a mental observation hearing on Feb. 14, a judge ordered a mental observation exam, while the defense requested release for a murder defendant. Daryl Thompson, also known as Darryl... Read More

Mistake Results in Murder Defendant Not Being Present During Hearing

Details A murder defendant was not present during a status hearing on Feb. 14. Cinquan Cartledge is charged with first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, robbery... Read More

19-year-old Pleads Guilty to Murder

Details A defendant pleaded guilty Feb. 14 and is awaiting sentencing. Elijah Jarmon pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed for shooting Taquan Pinkney on the 2800 block of Stanton Road,... Read More

Judge Reverses A Murder Defendant’s Release Order

Details A judge decided to detain a murder defendant despite the fact that another judge ordered his release. Javon Gunter, 18, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting... Read More

Document: Homicide and Police Involved Shooting in Downtown DC

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide and police involved shooting that occurred on the 700 block of 8th Street, NW. According to a press release, uniformed members were... Read More

Jury Selection for Parking Lot Murder Includes Questions About Police Involvement

Details During jury selection on Feb. 12, a DC Superior Court judge interviewed potential jurors on a case where a man was shot and killed in a community center parking lot. ... Read More

Month: February 2020