A homicide defendant waived his constitutional right to require that a DNA technician testify in person, opting instead to allow her to do it virtually on July 1 before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park.  Desmond Barr, 25, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of firearm during crime of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Ambria Farmer, 23, on July 13, 2024 on the 3300 block of Fort Dupont Drive, SE. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park released a homicide defendant to home confinement on May 21 after finding that the Department of Corrections (DOC) could not provide adequate care for his medical needs. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted a defense request to transfer a homicide defendant to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for medical treatment on April 9.  Desmond Barr, 25, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ambria Farmer at the 3300 block of Fort Dupont Drive, SE, on July 13, 2024.  All of Barr’s charges face an aggravating factor of allegedly being committed during his release for a prior offense. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park will order the release of a homicide defendant in order for him to receive medical care at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in a hearing April 1.  Desmond Barr, 25, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ambria Farmer on the 3300 block of Fort Dupont Drive, SE, on July 13, 2024. Read more »

A homicide defendant’s attorney argued for his release after he developed severe medical issues under Department of Corrections (DOC) care. Read more »

Defense attorneys argued for eight specific medical needs a murder defendant must be provided while awaiting trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on March 13. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied the release of a murder defendant on Nov. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied release for a paralyzed murder defendant suffering from alleged medical negligence by the Department of Corrections (DOC) on Oct. Read more »

US Marshals alerted DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur that a homicide defendant was unable to show up for his June 4 hearing due to a broken wheelchair ramp in the courthouse.  Desmond Barr Jr., 23, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, tampering with physical evidence, first-degree theft, and destruction of property less than $1000, for his alleged involvement in the death of Ambria Farmer, 20. Read more »

A homicide defendant was arraigned before D.C. Read more »

While the defense tried to portray 23-year-old Desmond Barr as a victim during a five-day preliminary hearing from Dec. Read more »

A preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O'Keefe on Dec. Read more »

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ambria Farmer, which occurred on July 13 on the 3300 block of Fort DuPont Drive, SE. Read more »