At Sentencing, Homicide Defendant Can’t Explain his crime
A homicide defendant was sentenced to 30 years in prison by DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, on June 14. It was an emotional proceeding as the victim’s brother cried…
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A homicide defendant was sentenced to 30 years in prison by DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, on June 14. It was an emotional proceeding as the victim’s brother cried…
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On March 25, a homicide defendant accepted a plea agreement in a homicide extended by prosecutors in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Joseph Melton, 54, was originally…
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On March 22, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe found a homicide defendant competent to stand trial during a status hearing. Joseph Melton, 54, is charged with first-degree murder while…
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On May 1, a homicide defendant asserted his right to test DNA evidence. Joseph Melton, 54, is charged with first-degree murder for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that claimed…
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A homicide defendant continued to refuse to take a mental competency exam on Jan. 24, leaving the prosecution to question his intentions. Joseph Melton, 54, is being accused of allegedly…
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During a Sept. 12 mental observation hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ordered a preliminary screening for the defendant, a “third and final” attempt to assess his competency. Joseph…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ordered an inpatient mental competency evaluation for a homicide defendant. Joseph Melton, 53, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with a dangerous…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun denies the defense’s request for a second competency evaluation for Joseph Melton. Melton, 53, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with…
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A murder defendant’s lawyer informed a DC Superior Court judge that they plan to conduct independent DNA testing. Joseph Melton is accused of stabbing two people on Jan. 14, 2020….
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The prosecution in a murder case said they anticipate extending a plea offer to the defense within the next few weeks. Joseph Melton is charged with first-degree murder while armed…
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As of March 11, 2020, there have been 31 homicides in the District. The homicides have taken place in 23 neighborhoods throughout the District with Mount Vernon Square/Triangle, Shaw, Southwest…
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On Jan. 29, a prosecutor tried to connect a murder defendant to an additional crime that took place around the same time he allegedly committed a murder. Joseph Melton, 51,…
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