February 2022 - Page 4 of 8

Attorneys Clash Over Evidence in Case of 2010 Homicide

Details DNA evidence in a murder case is now ”first in line” to be tested, according to a prosecutor. The case in question stems from the deadly shooting of 66-year-old John Pernell... Read More

Murder Defendants Decline Plea Offer, Await Preliminary Hearing

Details Three co-defendants in a 2021 murder case declined a plea offer and are now awaiting a preliminary hearing, which will determine if their case has enough evidence to go to... Read More

Domestic Homicide Defendant Taken Off Home Confinement as He Awaits Indictment

Details A defendant charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of his child’s mother was taken off home confinement. On Dec. 30, 2020, 55-year-old Samuel Mack allegedly shot 35-year-old... Read More

After an Alleged Brass Knuckle Attack, Domestic Violence Defendant to Remain Jailed

Details After being arrested for allegedly assaulting a family member, a domestic violence defendant appeared in court asking to be released. Defense attorney Sellano Simmons came into the Feb. 14 hearing with... Read More

Parties Prepare for Murder Trial as DC Jail Re-Opens for Contact Visitation

Details As the DC Jail re-opens for contact visitation, detained defendants like 37-year-old Travis Russell can potentially gain more access to their legal counsel as they fight their cases. Russell allegedly... Read More

Missing Evidence Sparks Arguments in Case of Metro Station Murder

Details The prosecutor in a murder case has yet to send the defense certain evidence they requested, leading to arguments in court. Kirk Spencer, 26, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Plea Negotiations Underway for 19-Year-Old Sex Abuse Defendant

Details Parties in a sex abuse case are negotiating a potential plea deal. The 19-year-old defendant in this case is accused of pulling his classmate into a room and attempting to... Read More

Murder Defendant Requests Alternative to PDS Representation

Details A murder defendant asked to be represented by counsel outside the Public Defender Service (PDS). Terrell Poe is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the shooting... Read More

Judge Denies Murder Defendant’s Release Request, Schedules Trial

Details A DC Superior Court judge denied a request to release a 60-year-old murder defendant with a lengthy criminal history. Kenneth Stewart is accused of stabbing 54-year-old Connecticut man Courtney Jones... Read More

Document: 16-year-old Dies From Gunshot Wound

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 14, 2022
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department announced that a 16-year-old died three days after being shot in the Bellevue neighborhood on Feb. 8. At approximately 8:09 p.m. officers responded to the Unit... Read More

Judge Relaxes Sex Abuse Defendant’s Pretrial Release Conditions

Details A DC Superior Court judge agreed to relax a domestic violence defendant’s pretrial release conditions in light of his compliance so far. The defendant is accused of sexually abusing an... Read More

Co-Defendants, Both 19, Plead Guilty to Manslaughter

Details Approximately one year after a 20-year-old man was shot to death at a gas station in Shaw, the defendants charged with his death entered guilty pleas. Shaquille Bynum and Sean... Read More

Month: February 2022