March 2020 - Page 2 of 5

Could the Coronavirus Change the American Justice System?

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 13, 2020
Editors Corner | Op-Eds |

Details The coronavirus is consuming virtually every sector of American life. But, the one area that has gotten little attention is the virus’ effect on the American system of justice. And,... Read More

Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty

Details During a felony arraignment March 12, a defense attorney entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of a murder defendant. George Anderson, 21, is charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty

Details During a felony arraignment March 12, a defense attorney entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of a murder defendant. George Anderson, 21, is charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

Defendant Can’t Claim Self Defense, Prosecution Says

Details During a status hearing March 12, a defense attorney said all of the prosecition’s motions have been responded to except for one that says the defendant cannot claim self-defense. Wilbert... Read More

Judge Reschedules Trial in Murder Case

Details During a motion hearing on March 12, a new trial date was set for an almost six-year-old murder case. Mark Bowser is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with... Read More

Prosecution Offers Murder Defendant Plea Deal

Details During a trial readiness hearing March 12, a prosecutor offered a plea deal to the defense. Brain Davis is being charged with conspiracy and first-degree murder during with aggravating circumstances... Read More

Prosecution Not Able to See Medical Files, Defense Says

Details During a mental observation hearing on March 11, a defense attorney said that the prosecution is unable to see the private medical files of his client. Alisa Randall, 31, is... Read More

Judge Raises Concern about DNA Consumption Issue

Details A judge voiced her concerns regarding DNA evidence testing. Eliyas Aregahedne, 24, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing Margery Magill with a knife on the 400... Read More

‘Will the Court Object to Me and My Client Wearing Masks in the Courtroom,’ Defense Asks

Details During a preliminary hearing March 11, a defense attorney asked if it would be okay if he and his client wore masks in the courtroom after a witness came down... Read More

Defense Plans on Filing Motion to Suppress

Details During a status hearing, a defense attorney said he was going to file a motion. Kavonte Richardson, 26, is charged with robbery while armed, first-degree murder while armed, and carrying... Read More

‘The Victim Was Shot With 2 Different Firearms,’ Detective Says

Details During a preliminary hearing on March 10, a detective testified that two different bullets from two different weapons resulted in the death of a 19 year old. Eugene Morgan, 26,... Read More

Document: Homicide in Shipley Terrace

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 10, 2020
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the 2200 block of Savannah Terrace, SE on March 9. According to a press release, officers located 24-year-old... Read More

Month: March 2020