March 2023 - Page 13 of 16

Case Acquitted: Witness Testifies to Victim and Defendant’s Close Relationship in Murder Trial

Details Sutton was acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on March 23, 2023. On day four of a murder trial, a witness testified to... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty in Sexual Abuse Case

By Mariam Kamate [former] - March 8, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a March 7 hearing, a defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges in a sex abuse case. The 53-year-old defendant is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, first-degree sexual abuse... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Case Set to Continue Later this Month

By Christopher Sivak [former] - March 7, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a felony status conference on March 7, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe scheduled a follow up hearing later this month. The defendant, 36, is charged with first-degree child... Read More

Case Acquitted: Trial Continues in Boxer’s Murder

Details Sutton was acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on March 23, 2023. Two witnesses testified about the significance of their assistance on the... Read More

Pretrial Show Cause Hearing Continues for Sex Abuse Defendant

Details During a March 6 hearing, a DC Superior Court judge continued a pretrial show cause hearing due to the lack of information from the Pretrial Services Agency. The 53-year-old defendant... Read More

Homicide Defendant Contacts Victim’s Family from Jail

Details During a March 6 status hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt imposed a stay-away order upon hearing that a homicide defendant made contact with the victim’s family. Edward Brown,... Read More

Defense Forced to Disclose Trial Strategy to Readmit Evidence

Details The homicide trial for the murder of a 10-year-old girl continues with defense counsel being forced to disclose their strategy in regards to social media evidence in the case. Gregory... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty in Sexual Assault Case

Details On March 6, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein accepted a defendant’s guilty plea for assault with the intent to commit third-degree sexual abuse. Talib Kudsy was originally charged with... Read More

Mass Shooting Trial is ‘Right on Schedule,’ Prosecutor Says

By Aerial Lopez [former] - March 7, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details Despite conflicts with jurors, prosecutors said they still believe they’ll deliver their closing remarks on March 8. During a March 6 proceeding, prosecutors brought four witnesses to testify against Travis... Read More

Lawyers To Add Additional Closing Statements After Jury’s Self Defense Question

Details Jury deliberations were halted in a non-fatal shooting case after the jury raised questions about self defense. Stefen Farmer, 52, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed,... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in Connection to a Non-Fatal Shooting

Details Metropolitan Police Department detectives made an arrest in connection to a non-fatal shooting that occurred on March 6, on the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. According to a press... Read More

Judge Sets New Trial Date in Assault Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park set a new trial date for an assault case. Cordell Lesene, 36, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, three counts of possession... Read More

Month: March 2023