A DC Superior Court judge found probable cause in an assault case.  David Brown is charged with assault with intent to commit robbery.  Judge Neal Kravitz chose to hold the defendant in DC Jail because the violent nature of the crimes made him concerned for community safety.  During the July 23 preliminary hearing, the prosecution provided video surveillance of Brown, 52, allegedly attempting to steal from two victims. Read more »

On July 16, DC Superior Court Judge Ronna Beck scheduled a hearing for July 23 to determine if a simple assault case has enough evidence to go to trial. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge held a defendant’s first hearing on July 2. Read more »

There were 24 criminal cases being heard in DC Superior Court, all but two were bond review hearings. Read more »

A DC Department of Corrections inmate received a reduced sentence April 10, which resulted in his release from confinement. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman emphasized, on June 5, the importance of self-representing defendant’s unrestricted access to necessary case documents. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur delayed sentencing for a non-fatal shooting defendant since his attorney couldn't attend the hearing. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Lloyd Nolan found probable cause on April 19, for domestic violence charges against David Walls who was allegedly reacting as a spurned lover. Read more »

In a May 31 hearing, prosecutors and defense attorneys presented different views about how an argument escalated into a shooting.   Davida Johnson, 25, is accused of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm during crime of violence or dangerous offense.  On May 8, Johnson and Sade Brown were allegedly involved in an assault on the 900 block of Brentwood Road, NE. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe said he was willing to let a homicide defendant serve home confinement from his home in Florida in a hearing on April 21. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun denied defense attorney Pierce Suen’s request to lift a murder defendant's curfew.  Raymond Jones, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to the shootings of 22-year-old Antoine Jenkins and 62-year-old Antwan Brown on the 700th block of 13th Street, SE on March 14. Read more »

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Throughout the month of April, the District saw a substantial uptick in homicides, a 111 percent increase. The increase reflects the same amount of homicides that occurred in January despite a two month decrease in February and March. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge agreed Feb. Read more »