June 2024 - Page 17 of 24

‘Don’t Let Your Lying Eyes Be Deceived,’ Says Defense Attorney in Stabbing Trial

By Emily Reed [former] , Mackenzie Konjoyan [former] - June 12, 2024
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details “Don’t let your lying eyes be deceived by what the [prosecution] is going to ask you to assume,” said a defense attorney to a jury in the courtroom of DC... Read More

Murder, Conspiracy Trial Delayed by Co-Defendant’s Absence in Court

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun further delayed a homicide trial due to the “involuntary absence” of one of the co-defendants during a June 11 hearing. Mark Price, 29, and... Read More

Judge Rules ‘No Probable Cause’ in DC Jail Stabbing

By Hope Hamerslough [former] , Lily Engel [former] - June 11, 2024
Daily Stories |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond found the prosecution had failed to prove that a defendant was the perpetrator in a DC Jail stabbing during a June 11 hearing. Jadohn... Read More

Carjacking Defendant Found Mentally Competent to Stand Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz determined a carjacking defendant competent after a mental observation hearing on June 11. Kevin Settles, 37, is charged with four counts of possession of... Read More

Defense Frustrated by Delays in Murder Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo granted the prosecution’s motion for continuance in a homicide trial due to multiple outstanding legal issues. Aaron Murchison, 28, is charged with second-degree murder... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause for Murder Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause in a murder case on June 11. Emmanuel Lewis, 34, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Fatal Carjacking, Defendant’s Release Denied

Details DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond found probable cause on June 7 that a defendant was the perpetrator in a carjacking turned homicide. Kayla Kenisha Brown, 22, is charged with... Read More

Probable Cause Established in Shooting Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a shooting, during a June 10 hearing. Jason Dyer, 26, is charged with aggravated... Read More

Carjacking and Robbery Defendant Offered Plea Deal But Not Release

By Emily Reed [former] , Adrianna Bhan [former] - June 11, 2024
Carjacking | Robbery |

Details In a June 11 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro, a defendant in a carjacking and robbery case discussed a plea deal but remains held. Michael Allen... Read More

Stabbing Defendant Testifies After Being Denied Acquittal

By Adrianna Bhan [former] , Emily Reed [former] - June 11, 2024
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects | Victims |

Details After DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro denied his motion for acquittal in a June 10 hearing, the defendant in a prison stabbing testified he feared for his life.... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Northwest

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on June 9 on the 800 block of Underwood Street, NW. According to MPD documents, officers responded to... Read More

Document: MPD Seeking Person of Interest in Northeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person in connection to a homicide that occurred on June 7, on the 1700 block... Read More

Month: June 2024