Court Archives - D.C. Witness

Judge Rules Prosecution Violation Ahead of Murder Trial

Details During a hearing on March 20, DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park said the prosecution was in violation of not disclosing evidence in a murder trial to the defense. He... Read More

Judge Delays Plea Deal As Homicide Defendant Wavers

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz told parties, “I don’t think I can accept this plea under these circumstances,” during a hearing on March 20. The defendant appeared to vacillate... Read More

Prosecution Motions to Subpoena Witness’ Medical Records

By Patrick Hillmeyer - March 20, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details The prosecution in a shooting case motioned to have a witness’ medical records subpoenaed before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on March 20. So far the material has not... Read More

Defendant’s New Trial Motion In Sex Worker Shooting Denied

By Patrick Hillmeyer - March 20, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details A shooting defendant’s motions for a new trial based on undisclosed evidence was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on March 19. Jerry Tyree, 46, was found guilty... Read More

Defendant Hit With Tougher Shooting Charge, Counsel Withdraws

By Patrick Hillmeyer - March 19, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details A shooting defendant’s charge was raised to another level in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum on March 18. Michael Alexander, 19, is charged with assault with intent... Read More

Six Defendant Trial Again Delayed For Defense Motions on Evidence, Jail Separation

By Allyson Nelles - March 19, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details A six co-defendant homicide case from 2021 has been further delayed because of new pre-trial defense motions filed on March 19 including a request to end to a forced separation... Read More

Non-Fatal Stabbing Defendant Accepts Plea Deal

By Elizabeth Price - March 19, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing |

Details A non-fatal stabbing defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on March 19. Brenda Blanco, 36, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon... Read More

Shooting Defendant Gets Home Confinement Despite Gun Charges

By Patrick Hillmeyer - March 19, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details A shooting defendant was granted home confinement release by DC Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum on March 18, despite past firearm infractions. Onterrio Wilkinson, 19, is charged with endangerment... Read More

‘This is What You Left Me,’ Says Victim’s Mother Holding Her Son’s Ashes

By Allyson Nelles - March 19, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details A homicide defendant was sentenced to 17 years in prison before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on March 18. Antonio Johnson, 32, was originally charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

In Rejecting Plea, Counsel Debates Homicide Defendant’s Mental State at Trial

Details Dominique Winters, the defense attorney for Christian Johnson, told DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on March 14 that her client had rejected a plea deal offered by the prosecution... Read More

Judge Says Stabbing Defendant Can Seek Out His Witnesses

By Laura Berol - March 19, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz approved defense attorney Sara Kopecki’s request for her client, Oliver Gomes, to accompany her investigator in looking for potential witnesses for his trial in... Read More

Non-Fatal Stabbing Defendant Waives Right to Test DNA Evidence

By Laura Berol - March 18, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details Rubin Holman waived his right to test DNA evidence during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on March 14. Holman, 31, is charged with assault with intent... Read More