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Defense Wants Delay in 2021 Murder Case Due to Absent Witness

Details On what was supposed to be the first day of Bernard Matthews‘ murder trial, July 22, his defense attorney asked DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe to delay the case... Read More

Judge Denies Request to Ban Pregnant Murder Defendant from Using Marijuana, Alcohol

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein denied a prosecution request to issue an order preventing a pregnant murder defendant from consuming alcohol or marijuana consumption in a July 19 hearing.... Read More

Second Competency Exam for Shooting Defendant

By Namita Nair [former] , Shea Carlberg [former] - July 22, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein ordered a second mental competency exam for a non-fatal shooting defendant at the request of his defense attorney on July 19. Lamar Fosque, 30,... Read More

Prosecution Confident Despite Suppression of Cell Phone Evidence

By Maggie Rhoads [former] - July 22, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details The prosecution in a non-fatal shooting case said they could still prove a defendant’s guilt, even though DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied a motion to reconsider a ruling... Read More

Teen Murder Suspect Battles US Marshals in Turbulent Courtroom Session

Details In a shocking display of courtroom violence, a 13-year-old girl suspected of murder engaged in a fist fight with US Marshals before officers were able to forcefully remove and subdue... Read More

Double Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal, Moves Toward Trial

Details Through his attorney, Joseph Yarbrough, a double homicide defendant rejected a plea offer from the prosecution and requested a trial date before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on July... Read More

Shooter Asks for Sentencing Delay to Complete Diploma

By Maggie Rhoads [former] - July 22, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan delayed sentencing a shooting defendant on July 19 to determine how he will continue his education while incarcerated. On Feb. 9, Eric Lemus, 20,... Read More

Murder Defendant Denies Involvement at Arraignment

Details A defendant pleaded not guilty during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on July 19. Randolph Thomas, 41, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with... Read More

Defendant Deemed Competent for Trial In Domestic Shooting

Details Citing a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein deemed a shooting defendant competent to stand trial on July 19. Keith Robinson, 58,... Read More

Murder Defendant Sentenced to 20 Years for ‘War Zone’ Shooting

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo sentenced a homicide defendant to 20 years’ incarceration on July 19 for gunning down a bike rider. Brandon Smith, 38, was originally charged with... Read More

Shooting Defendant Accepts Plea for Girlfriend’s Shooting

Details A defendant accepted a plea deal in connection to wounding a teen-ager before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on July 19. Deangelo Wooten, 27, was originally charged with assault with... Read More

Judge Orders Mental Competency Exam for Double Homicide Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ruled more information is needed to determine whether a homicide defendant is mentally competent to stand trial on July 19. Kevin Foster, 20, is... Read More