A murder defendant’s appearance was waived at a felony status conference Dec. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department have arrested a man for his connection in a homicide that occurred in the summer. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on Aug. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard a homicide defendant officially reject a plea offer during a hearing on March 21.  Thomas Fields Jr., 37, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, kidnapping while armed, and three counts of tampering with physical evidence. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo presided over a motion hearing that involved 54 defendants concerning violations of their rights during jury selection.  Defense attorneys Jason Tulley and Imeime Umana are representing a compiled case of 54 defendants, claiming that each of the defendants had their fifth and sixth amendment rights violated due to the Fair Cross Section Clause. Read more »

Changes to a homicide defendant’s attorney caused delays in setting a trial date during a status hearing on Feb. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo presided over a Feb. Read more »

Ronald B. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a murder case to go to trial in 2023. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a status hearing for a homicide defendant. Read more »

During a preliminary hearing on March 4, an expert witness testified that the murder scene was wiped down and cleaned with bleach before the Metropolitan Police Department was able to search.  Thomas Fields Jr., 36, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the death of 24-year-old Marquita Lucas on the 3700 block of Horner Place, SE on Aug. Read more »