February 2020 - Page 8 of 9

Murder Defendant is No Killer, Defense Says

Details A defense attorney told the jury Feb. 4 that her client did not kill the victim. Marquette Tibbs is charged with first-degree murder while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm... Read More

Despite Being Hospitalized, a Murder Defendant’s Condition has Improved

Details On Jan 31, during a felony arraignment, a DC Superior Court judge inquired about the condition of a murder defendant. Robert Henson, 38, is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

Trial Date Remains the Same

Details During a status hearing, Jan. 31, a DC Superior Court judge opted against changing a murder trial date. Antonio Clifton Jackson, 32, a resident of Capital Heights, Md., was charged... Read More

Judge Denies Murder Defendant’s Request to Ease Release Conditions

Details A murder defendant requested to ease his release conditions during a status hearing on Feb. 4. A judge denied his request. Brian Wooden is charged with first-degree murder while armed... Read More

Key Witness Admits to Lying

Details During a murder trial on Feb. 3, a witness said he lied to the jury because he was too scared to tell the truth. Mason Binion, 32, is charged with... Read More

Forensic Scientist Describes Nature of Fatal Wound During Murder Trial

Details During trial on Jan. 30, the medical examiner that performed an autopsy on the victim said a shot to the back of the head was fatal. Mason Binion, 32, is... Read More

“It’s one piece to the puzzle,” Final Witness Says

Details On the last day of arguments, the prosecution tried to assess the position a murder defendant held in dealing drugs on the street. Marquette Tibbs is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Murder Defendants Reject Plea Deals

Details On Jan 31, during a felony arraignment, four murder defendants rejected their plea deals. Steven Robin, Sean “Antonio” McKenize, Charles Young and Edward Brown are charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Psychiatrists Fail to Show at Court

Details On Feb. 3, expert witnesses failed to acknowledge a defense attorney’s subpoena to testify in a murder case. Faneshia Scott is charged with first-degree murder for a heinous crime where... Read More

Judge Orders Counsel To Finalize Plea Negotiations

Details During a status hearing on Feb. 2, a DC Superior Court judge ordered counsel to finalize plea deal negotiations. Elijah Jarmon, 18, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for... Read More

Document: Homicide on Minnesota Avenue, NE

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 3, 2020
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. According to a press release, officers found 24-year-old Donelle Hodges suffering... Read More

Document: Homicide on Minnesota Avenue, NE

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 3, 2020
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. According to a press release, officers found 24-year-old Donelle Hodges suffering... Read More

Month: February 2020