On March 15, a homicide defendant’s attorney argued that her client should be released, alleging that the prosecution withheld exculpatory evidence for years, in a pretrial detention hearing before DC…
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On Feb. 14, defense attorneys in a non-fatal shooting case claimed the prosecution withheld information regarding grand jury findings before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun, and requested the defendant…
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On Jan. 26, during a detention hearing for Ernest Cleveland, prosecutors presented evidence showing the alleged murder suspect’s digital records which included text messages and screenshots before DC Superior Court…
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On Sept. 29, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun rejected a defense attorney’s motion to dismiss a murder case. Ernest Cleveland, 30, is charged with seven counts including first-degree murder while armed, assault…
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Defense lawyers filed a motion to suppress the photo identification of a murder suspect during a June 30 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Ernest Cleveland, 30, is…
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On April 18, the prosecution requested the defense waive their claim, so the trial for Ernest Cleveland would not be postponed, again. Cleveland, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while…
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During the status hearing for defendant Ernest Cleveland, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled that the prosecution must hand over all materials and unredacted paperwork to the defense by…
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Defense attorney Madelyn Harvey said she was “extremely concerned” for her client and for his upcoming trial during a Nov. 18 hearing because evidence that was known to the prosecutor…
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During an Oct.14 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun determined that a homicide defendant is still on course for trial. Ernest Cleveland, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while…
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After overseeing a July 22 status hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun determined that the murder case against a homicide defendant is still on course for trial. Ernest Cleveland,…
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A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a murder case for trial after the defendant rejected a plea offer. The victim, 39-year-old Edward Pearson, was discovered in an apartment on the…
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A DC Superior Court judge continued a June 25 status hearing for a homicide case to September after the prosecution said they anticipate having an indictment ready by then. Ernest…
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