Two out of three co-defendants waived their right to independent DNA testing in the murder of a congressional intern before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on June 5. Read more »

One of three suspects in the murder of a Congressional intern waived his right to perform independent DNA testing on May 15 before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson. Read more »

Prosecutors alleged DNA testing connected three co-defendants to the fatal shooting of a House of Representatives intern before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on April 10.  Naqwan Lucas, 19, his brother Jailen Lucas, 17, and Kelvin Thomas, 17, are charged with conspiracy, first-degree premeditated murder while armed in a drive-by or random shooting, four counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, three counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and nine counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym on June 30, 2025 on the 1200 block of 7th Street, NW. Read more »

Lawyers for a trio of defendants accused in a high-profile murder case aggressively questioned the lead detective about apparent inconsistencies in the evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson in a Dec.16 detention hearing.  Naqwan Lucas, 19, his brother Jailen Lucas, 17, and Kelvin Thomas, 17, are charged with conspiracy, first-degree premeditated murder while armed in a drive-by or random shooting, four counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, three counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and nine counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of a House of Representatives intern, 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.   The incident occurred on June 30 on the 1200 block of 7th Street, NW. Read more »

Lawyers for a trio of defendants accused in a high-profile murder case aggressively questioned the lead detective about apparent inconsistencies in the evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson in a Dec.16 detention hearing.  Naqwan Lucas, 19, his brother Jailen Lucas, 17, and Kelvin Thomas, 17, are charged with conspiracy, first-degree premeditated murder while armed in a drive-by or random shooting, four counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, three counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and nine counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of a House of Representatives intern, 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.   The incident occurred on June 30 on the 1200 block of 7th Street, NW. Read more »

A defense attorney asked DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson to “admonish” DC’s United States Attorney Jeanine Pirro for statements during a press conference that he labeled as “bullying” on Nov 7. Read more »

A teen, charged with killing his girlfriend and a House of Representatives intern, pleaded not guilty to all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on Oct. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of two juveniles, Kelvin Thomas and Jailen Lucas, both 17, in connection with the homicide of 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, which occurred on Jun. Read more »

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