On April 12, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan heard a homicide defendant waive his right to independently test DNA evidence. Isaiah Trotman, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while…
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On Nov. 27, homicide defendant Isaiah Trotman was arraigned before DC Superior Court Maribeth Raffinan and pleaded not guilty to all charges. Trotman, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while…
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On Aug. 24, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan found a homicide defendant mentally competent to stand trial after reviewing reports from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), and hearing…
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DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ordered a full exam to determine if a murder defendant is competent. Isaiah Trotman, 31, is charged with first-degree murder, assault with a dangerous…
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A defense attorney in a homicide case refuted kidnapping allegations during a presentment hearing on Feb. 7. Isaiah Trotman, 31, is currently being charged with first-degree murder, assault with a…
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Metropolitan Police Department detectives made an arrest that occurred on Feb. 1, inside of the Potomac Avenue Metro Station. According to a press release, at about 9:19 am, officers responded…
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As of Nov. 7, D.C. Witness data reports that in October there were 20 homicide incidents and 25 homicide victims in the District. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has arrested…
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Teenage co-defendants, charged in connection to another teen’s death, accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors on Oct. 28, before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Marlan Smith, 17, and…
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 56-year-old Robert Simpson, who is charged with three counts of felony murder, arson, and felony threats, for his alleged involvement in…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a murder case involving two defendants to determine the next steps in a July 26 hearing. Marlan Smith and Anthony Monroe, both 17,…
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Doctors from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) requested additional time to further evaluate two juveniles charged as adults in a homicide case. Marlan Smith and Anthony Monroe, both 17,…
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On March 12, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ordered mental competency evaluations for two juveniles, charged as adults under Title 16, in connection to a homicide. Marlan Smith and…
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