Court Archives - Page 19 of 594

Carjacking Suspect Rejects Plea Offer, Trial Date Set

Details In a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer DiToro on Aug. 15, a carjacking defendant turned down a plea offer asserting his right to go to trial. Vincent Jones,... Read More

‘They Weren’t Aiming at Anyone in Particular, They Were Just Shooting,’ Says Prosecutor in Closing

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun’s courtroom heard additional details of the prosecution’s closing argument in a homicide, conspiracy case on Aug. 14. Mark Price, 29, and... Read More

Homicide Defendant Files Letter for New Trial, Then Swears at Prosecution During Closing Arguments

Details A defendant filed a hand-written letter asking for a new trial then cursed the prosecution during closing arguments in a homicide case in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in ‘Out of Nowhere, Unprovoked’ Shooting

By Adriana Marroquin - August 13, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a shooting that occurred “out of nowhere, unprovoked,” during a hearing on Aug. 13. ... Read More

Trial in Stabbing Case Delayed For Lack of Jurors

By Sonia Vazquez [former] - August 13, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details A stabbing trial before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno was delayed by a day on Aug. 13 because there weren’t enough jurors to move forward. Abraham Urrutia Castillo, 28,... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Friend Worries About Being A Prosecution Snitch

Details A homicide defendant’s childhood friend returned to the stand to testify in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Aug. 12. However, the witness said he was concerned about... Read More

Defense Contests Competency Finding For Stabbing Suspect

By Maggie Rhoads [former] - August 13, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details A stabbing defendant’s attorneys asked DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt for time to consult with another doctor regarding the Department of Behavioral Health’s (DBH) mental competency exam results for... Read More

Shooting Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing, Returns to Jail

Details Through a stand-in defense attorney, Anthony Gary waived his right to a preliminary hearing and asked for pretrial release, which DC Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum denied on Aug. 12.... Read More

Shooting Defendant Rejects Plea Offer, Awaits Trial

Details A shooting defendant rejected a plea offer extended by the prosecution in front of DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Aug. 12. Amonte Moody, 18, is charged with endangerment... Read More

Defense Seeks Mental Competency Consult in Stabbing Case

By Sonia Vazquez [former] , Maggie Rhoads [former] - August 12, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details A defense attorney requested time to consult an expert about her client’s mental competency in front of DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Aug. 12. Kenneth Garner, 33, is... Read More

‘Every day I Think of The Gun Being in My Face,’ Writes Assault Victim in Sentencing Statement

Details DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur sentenced a shooting defendant to two-and-a-half years of incarceration on Aug. 9. David Walls, 38, was originally charged with kidnapping while armed and two... Read More

Murder Defendant’s Trial Rescheduled Deeper Into 2025

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt pushed a murder’s defendant’s trial even later into next year because of scheduling conflicts with another trial in a hearing on Aug. 12. Howard... Read More