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DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz found Taysean Hawkins competent to stand trial, based on a report from the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), and scheduled the proceeding for…
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On Feb. 23, DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz reluctantly sentenced a co-defendant to 30 years in prison for his involvement in a 2017 homicide. On July 26, 2021, Malik Hewitt,…
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At a Sept. 19 jury trial, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan continued to deny a request by co-defendants to declare a non-fatal shooting case a mistrial because of statements…
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On July 18, family members of a homicide victim gave emotional impact statements following the defendant’s acceptance of a plea agreement. Jean Paul Kearney, 36, was sentenced to 20-years for…
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On July 14, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein sentenced Keith Hudson Jr. to 19 years in prison with 5 years of supervised release for second-degree murder. Hudson, 27, was…
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During trial on March 20, a family member hugged a grieving mother as she shed tears for her murdered son as prosecutors showed photos of the killing. Jean-Paul Kearney, 36,…
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Defense counsel’s closing argument in a murder trial centered largely on circumstantial evidence. A key piece of disputed evidence is from a cell phone. Jean-Paul Kearney, 36, is charged with…
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On March 14, a jury assigned to a murder case heard opening statements from both parties regarding the murder of a father, who was also the defendant’s lifelong friend. Jean…
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During a Nov. 8 proceeding, three expert witnesses testified on evidence presented to the jury. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession…
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During a Nov. 7murder trial, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo initially delayed the start of the proceeding to await the arrival of two members of the jury. Derek Turner,…
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During a status hearing on Oct. 14 DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun delayed the trial that was originally set for November to begin in late 2023. Aaron Adgerson, 19,…
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A DC Superior Court judge schedules an arraignment for a man charged with homicide. Darius Robertson, 29, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 33 year-old…
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