July 2023 - Page 6 of 14

Judge Removes GPS Monitoring for ‘Compliant’ Defendant

Details On July 19, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan removed a non-fatal shooting defendant from GPS monitoring following his compliance with release terms. Cedric Brockington, 18, is charged with assault... Read More

Case Acquitted: Co-Defendant in Mother-Son Shooting Case Stays in Custody

By Jaclyn Sersland [former] - July 19, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details Donnell Tucker was acquitted on Jan. 31, 2024. On July 19, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz ruled a defendant connected to a non-fatal shooting be detained. Donnell Tucker, 27,... Read More

Jury Begins Deliberating 2021 Double Homicide

By Jenna Gainsboro [former] - July 19, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details On July 19, after closing arguments, the jury began deliberating a 2021 double homicide case. Jalen Browne, 21, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed, four counts... Read More

Victor Coley’s Release Pending Before Retrial of 2013 Homicide

Details On July 19, DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan alerted parties he is set to release Victor Coley while he awaits retrial. Coley, 60, was found guilty in 2015 for... Read More

Judge Denies Release for Homicide Defendant

Details On July 19, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a release request for a homicide defendant following a discussion of his criminal record. Bernard Eddy, 23, is charged with... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Eight Victim Mass Shooting

By Ayoola Fadahunsi [former] - July 18, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Suspects |

Details On July 18, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause that a defendant was engaged in a mass shooting. Byron Matthews,18, is charged with two counts of assault... Read More

Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Waives Right to DNA Testing

By Jasmine Hernandez [former] - July 18, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details On July 18, defendant Jaylaun Brown waived his right to independently DNA test evidence and rejected a plea offer. Brown, 21, is charged with assault with intent to kill while... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty in Non-Fatal Shooting

Details On July 18, a non-fatal shooting defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz. Delante Smith, 30, is being charged with assault with... Read More

Judge Sends Murder Defendant to Saint Elizabeth’s for Mental Tests

Details On July 18, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, granted a request to send a homicide defendant to Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital to determine his mental status. Julius Worthy, 39, is... Read More

Defense Wants Homicide Defendant Moved to DC Before Trial

Details On July 18, during a status hearing defense attorneys requested that a homicide defendant be brought back to the DC area while awaiting trial to work better with his attorneys.... Read More

Judge Grants Request to Reopen Preliminary Hearing Following New Evidence

Details On July 18, D.C. Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted a defense request to reopen a preliminary hearing after new witnesses were located. Jermall Johnson, 39, is charged with second-degree... Read More

Judge Weighs Release Arguments for Homicide Defendant

Details On July 18, D.C. Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan listened to arguments about the alleged dangerousness of a homicide defendant. Derricko Johnson, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

Month: July 2023