Court Archives - D.C. Witness

Judge Grants Defense Motion to Suppress Fight Video in Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan granted a defense motion to suppress video evidence pertaining to a fight preceding a homicide on Feb. 20. Daquan Gray, 22, is charged with... Read More

Judge Says Shooting is ‘Not a Simple Case,’ in Sentencing Defendant to 3 Years

By Brigette Bagley - February 21, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Erroll Arthur sentenced a defendant to three years of incarceration for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident, during a Feb. 20 hearing. On Dec. 13,... Read More

Lawyer Convicted For Fatal Fire and Building Violations

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman’s courtroom convicted an individual charged in connection to a fatal fire at a violation-ridden rental property following a multi-week long trial,... Read More

Opening Statements in Murder Trial Over Sexual Slur

Details Parties gave opening statements in an insult generated homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Feb. 19. Darrell Moore, 47, is charged with first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

Stabbing Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing, Denied Release

By Patrick Hillmeyer - February 21, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann denied a stabbing defendant’s request for release due to substantial evidence presented in the case on Feb. 19–that following his waiving the right to... Read More

Despite Defense Pleas, Shooting Suspect Detained

By Amber Fienagha - February 21, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A shooting defendant’s attorney requested his release at a hearing on Feb. 18, before DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann, after waiving of his right to a preliminary hearing. Rashard... Read More

Carjacking and Robbery Defendant Receives 18 Months in Prison

By Laura Berol - February 21, 2025
Carjacking | Court | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro sentenced Marquise Butts on Feb. 21 to four years in prison for unarmed carjacking, with all but 18 months suspended, and two years... Read More

Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal, Goes To Trial

By Yvianna Estrella - February 21, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details A murder defendant rejected a plea deal from prosecutors in DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman‘s courtroom on Feb. 21. Cory Heard, 23, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while... Read More

Co-Defendants in Stabbing Case Claim They Have Never Met

By Emily Nordberg - February 20, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details Two defendants charged in connection to the same incident claimed they’ve never before during a hearing on Feb. 10 with DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro. Kevin Allen, 37,... Read More

Prosecution Emphasizes ‘Randomness of the Attack’ in Stabbing Case

By John Battistelli - February 20, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details A stabbing defendant was denied release by DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Herrmann on Feb. 20. Tywanna Johnson, 33, is charged with assault with intent to commit robbery while armed... Read More

Shooting Case Delayed Over Pretrial Evidence Motions

By Allyson Nelles - February 20, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details Pretrial motions arguments commenced on Feb. 18 before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur regarding the suppression of tangible evidence and statements made by a defendant in a shooting case. ... Read More

‘I Don’t Believe What You’re Saying Is The Truth,’ Judge Tells Murder Defendant about Release Violations

By Yvianna Estrella - February 20, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman oversaw a motion hearing for co-defendants in a murder case, granting one for bond review and denying the other on Feb. 20. Charles Jeter,... Read More