June 2024 - Page 23 of 24

‘Three Firearms Bring Terror Down on the DC Community,’ Says Prosecutor in Three Co-Defendant Homicide Case

Details Prosecution presented closing arguments before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on June 4, which led to a mistrial motion in a murder conspiracy case. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree... Read More

Homicide Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges

Details A homicide defendant pleaded not guilty during an arraignment in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in a June 4 hearing. Korriek Akinwale Akinola, 22, is charged with... Read More

Judge Denies Shooting Defendant’s Request for Release as Preliminary Hearing is Continued

By Adrianna Bhan [former] , Emily Reed [former] - June 4, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond denied a defendant in a non-fatal shooting release from jail during a June 4 preliminary hearing. Markus Raynon Hodges, 27, is charged with assault... Read More

Lost Evidence Dismissal Sanction Argued in Murder Case

Details A status hearing on June 3 before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe was extended to debate a proposed sanction on lost video evidence used in the investigation of a... Read More

Judge Orders Competency Exam for Homicide Defendant to Represent Himself

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan reissued an order during a May 29 hearing for a murder defendant to complete a competency test as a condition to represent himself. Wonell... Read More

Despite ‘Racial Disparity’ Argument Judge Denies Defense Motion to Delay Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo denied a motion to delay a July trial after the defense challenged the DC jury selection process, arguing there are “stark racial disparities” in... Read More

Prosecution Calls Shooting Defendant a ‘Danger to the Community,’ as Judge Re-sentences Him to Two Years

By Maggie Rhoads [former] , Carmen Quinteros [former], Gelela Tesfaye [former], Birchard Allen IV [former] - June 3, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A defendant, who was on probation for a non-fatal shooting, was re-sentenced on June 3 by DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt following his arrest for violating his probation conditions. Stephan... Read More

Defendant’s Refusal to be in Court Threatens Delay in Shooting Trial

By Emily Reed [former] , Sofia Feigelson [former] - June 3, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A June 2 trial in DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo’s courtroom was delayed after the defendant originally refused to attend court due to an illness. However, he was transported... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty During Homicide Arraignment

By Laura Berol , Sonia Vazquez [former] - June 3, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details Jaleil Jones pleaded not guilty in front of DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan in a felony arraignment on June 3. Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

Prosecutor Tells Judge Murder Defendants Face Dozens More Charges

Details A prosecutor said three co-defendants are facing an additional 75-to-100 potential counts during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on June 3. Steven Metts, 18, Keondre Carroll,... Read More

Judge Grants One Shooting Defendant’s Request for Release

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro granted a shooting defendant’s release from detainment during a felony status hearing on June 3. Natasha Mack, 40, and Stephan Moorer, 42 are... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Northeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on June 1 on the 600 block of 18th Street, NE. According to MPD documents, officers responded to... Read More

Month: June 2024