July 2022 - Page 9 of 11

Murder Trial Begins for Defendant Accused of 2018 Drive-By Shooting

Details The trial of a man who allegedly killed one and injured three people began on July 7 with the prosecution saying the defendant was out for revenge. Torey Stockton, 24,... Read More

Judge Conducts Felony Status Conference in Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton C. Lee oversaw a felony status conference in order to track the progress of a homicide case. Javon Duckwilder, 25, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Parties in Co-Defendant Murder Trial Deliver Closing Arguments

By Lauren Tepper [former] - July 8, 2022
Court | Homicides | Shooting |

Details A co-defendant murder trial concludes with parties delivering their closing arguments before the case was handed to the jury. Co-defendants Saquan Williams, 20, and Quincy Garvin, 22, are charged with... Read More

Judge Finds Substantial Probability in Brutal Stabbing Case

Details During a preliminary hearing on July 8, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz found substantial probability in a murder case based on the defendant’s identification from two witnesses. Cana Browne,... Read More

Judge Decides to Release Conspiracy Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo released a defendant under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) on July 8. Brianca Phillips, 25, is charged with conspiracy, first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

Judge Sets Status Hearing in 1998 Murder Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee set July 8 a status hearing to review forensic evidence stemming from a homicide that occurred in 1998. Kenneth Bryant Jr., is charged with... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Homicide Case

Details After reviewing evidence, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan has found probable cause July 5 in a homicide case. Johnwann Elliot, 28, is charged with first degree murder while armed... Read More

Judge Continues Motion Hearing for Homicide Co-Defendants

Details During a murder trial defense attorneys questioned evidence collection methods the police used during their investigation. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Continues Bond Review for Homicide Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo continued a bond review for a 2021 homicide. Brianca Phillips, 25, was indicted on three charges which included conspiracy, first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

Defense Rests Case, Raises Suspicion of Inside Job During Homicide Trial

Details The defense rested their case in a homicide trial on July 6 after one day of calling witnesses who alluded to the possibility of the murder being committed by the... Read More

Murder defendant rejects plea deal

Details During a July 7 hearing, a murder defendant rejected a plea offer in connection to a 2021 shooting. Shaka Haltiwanger is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting... Read More

Prosecution Begins Closing Statements in Homicide Trial

Details The prosecution began their closing statements July 7 by listing off several shootings that connected two neighborhood gangs in the city. Co-defendants Saquan Williams, 20, and Quincy Garvin, 22, are... Read More

Month: July 2022