July 2024 - Page 16 of 27

Defendant Receives Suspended Sentence for Stabbing Father

Details DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian sentenced an individual to a suspended sentence in connection to a stabbing on July 12. Gregory Edmonds, 34, was originally charged with assault with... Read More

Attorney Calls Stabbing Defendant’s Cases ‘Forgotten’ As Delays Continue

By Maggie Rhoads [former] - July 12, 2024
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details Two cases against a stabbing defendant, which have been experiencing delays for months, were further delayed in front of DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian on July 12. Shawn Dyson,... Read More

Prosecutors Withdraw Plea Offer After Shooting Defendant Does Not Appear in Court

Details Prosecutors in a murder case withdrew a plea offer, which was slated to expire on July 12, following the defendant’s third time refusing to appear in court before DC Superior... Read More

Judge Denies 18-Year-Old Carjacking Defendant’s Request for Release

Details Ahead of a trial date expected to begin in August, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz denied an 18-year-old carjacking defendant’s release from the DC Jail on July 11. Hanif... Read More

Man Receives 30 Month Sentence for Stabbing

By Ben Dickson [former] , Lily Engel [former] - July 12, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur sentenced a stabbing defendant to 30 months in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon and other charges related to the incident. Walter Portillo,... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to 2 Counts of Negligent Homicide

Details On July 11, a homicide defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of negligent homicide before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan. Melvin Conley, 63, is charged with two counts of... Read More

Parties Share Frustration Regarding Homicide Defendant’s Detention in Another Jurisdiction

Details A mass shooting defendant’s counsel expressed her frustration with a defense attorney in another jurisdiction where he is being held, before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on July 11.... Read More

Tensions Rise About Undisclosed Documents During Murder Trial

Details On July 11, defense counsel in murder trial continued to argue for the dismissal of a murder case before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan, citing the prosecution’s failure to... Read More

Competency Concerns Jeopardize Carjacking Trial

By Richa Sharma [former] - July 12, 2024
Carjacking | Court | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details A carjacking defendant’s refusal to show up to court, coupled with competency concerns, has jeopardized his trial, according to DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on July 11. Kenneth Phillips,... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty To Voluntary Manslaughter

Details A homicide defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on July 11. Jaleil Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

Probable Cause Found for Defendant in Domestic Stabbing

Details At a preliminary hearing on July 12, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe found probable cause a defendant should stand trial for a stabbing stemming from domestic violence. Aron Williams,... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Northeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Danzell Hall, which occurred on July 12 on the 1500 block of Benning Road, NE. Read More

Month: July 2024