July 2024 - Page 4 of 27

Teenage Defendant Charged With 50 Counts In Mass Shooting

Details A teenage defendant was officially charged with 50 counts for alleged aiding and abetting a mass shooting before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun, in a July 26 hearing. Byron... Read More

DNA Evidence, Social Media Posts Link Defendants in Murder Conspiracy

Details Before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in a July 25 hearing a DNA expert testified evidence recovered from a suspect vehicle “very strongly supports” a defendant’s presence in the... Read More

Murder Defendant Refuses to Attend Court

Details A homicide defendant’s refusal to appear in court before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on July 25 delayed his attempt to get a new attorney. Jajuan Gripper, 21, is charged... Read More

‘You Know Who Was in The Car,’ Prosecution Says in Carjacking, Burglary Trial

Details Parties gave closing statements in a carjacking and burglary case in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on July 26. Kenneth Phillips, 24, is charged with carjacking, aggravated... Read More

Defense Questions Police Handling of Evidence at a Murder Scene

Details A homicide defendant’s attorney questioned the validity of the crime scene before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on July 25. Bernard Matthews, 44, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder... Read More

Judge Dismisses Carjacker’s Case, Finds Probable Cause for for Co-Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Herrman dismissed charges against one carjacking defendant, but found probable cause his co-defendant was a perpetrator in a July 25 hearing. Ayomide Ikujuni, 17, and... Read More

Carjacking Defendant Rejects Plea Offer, Wants Trial

Details A carjacking defendant rejected a prosecution plea offer, opting to proceed to trial in a hearing on July 25 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Michael Hines,... Read More

Case Acquitted: Relative of Homicide Victim Testifies He Robbed Suspect

Details Editor’s note: On Aug. 1, a jury acquitted Jarvis Jackson of all charges connected to the homicide of Deont’e Minor. A homicide victim’s cousin testified about his involvement in a... Read More

Judge Denies Defense Request to Postpone Murder Trial for Lack of Diligence

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein denied a defense’s request to postpone a murder trial on July 25 saying they haven’t proceeded with due diligence. Jason Lewis, 42, is charged... Read More

‘Judge, Jury, and Executioner,’ Prosecution Says of Murder Suspect

Details Before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, the prosecution made opening arguments followed by three witness’ testimony on July 24 in a murder trial that may have been fueled over... Read More

Attorney Argues for Suspect’s Release, Claims He Was Not a Carjacker

By Lourdes Camarillo [former] - July 25, 2024
Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details The defendant in an armed carjacking case filed a request for a reexamination of his release conditions, challenging his current confinement, before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on July... Read More

Judge Waives Shooting Defendant’s Probation Hearing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan canceled a shooting defendant’s probation hearing on July 25 pending continued good behavior on July 25. David Contee, 31, previously pleaded guilty to assault... Read More

Month: July 2024