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Parties Share Frustration Regarding Homicide Defendant’s Detention in Another Jurisdiction

Details A mass shooting defendant’s counsel expressed her frustration with a defense attorney in another jurisdiction where he is being held, before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on July 11.... Read More

Tensions Rise About Undisclosed Documents During Murder Trial

Details On July 11, defense counsel in murder trial continued to argue for the dismissal of a murder case before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan, citing the prosecution’s failure to... Read More

Competency Concerns Jeopardize Carjacking Trial

By Richa Sharma [former] - July 12, 2024
Carjacking | Court | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details A carjacking defendant’s refusal to show up to court, coupled with competency concerns, has jeopardized his trial, according to DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on July 11. Kenneth Phillips,... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty To Voluntary Manslaughter

Details A homicide defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on July 11. Jaleil Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

Jury Convicts 3 Men with Conspiracy And Murder of 13-Year-Old Child

Details Following a multi-month long trial, a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt’s courtroom convicted three individuals for their involvement in a conspiracy, murder, and multiple non-fatal shootings on... Read More

Judge Continues Sentencing In A Non-Fatal Shooting Case

Details On July 11, DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow continued a sentencing to a later date, stating “I want to take another look” at the defense’s sentencing memorandum. Tyequan Taylor, 28,... Read More

Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Accepts Plea Offer for Shooting at His Uncle

Details On July 11, in front of DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz, a defendant involved in a non-fatal shooting accepted a plea offer in a domestic violence-related case. Jaylon Deangelo... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty in Two Different Shooting Cases

Details A defendant pleaded not guilty in two cases in front of DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on July 11. Guy Q Johnson, 57, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder... Read More

‘You Can Ghost Other People, But You Can’t Ghost Me,’ Judge Tells Late Defendant

By Namita Nair [former] , Hope Hamerslough [former] - July 12, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details On July 11, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt granted a second chance for a defendant who violated his release conditions. Dennis James Bowler, 56, is charged with assault with... Read More

Judge Denies Defense’s Motion for Continuance

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a homicide defendant’s motion to delay trial due to the defendant’s inability to hire an expert witness, during a July 10 hearing. Keanan... Read More

Co-Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Homicide Case, Judge Orders Them Detained

Details DC Superior Judge Maribeth Raffinan ordered two defendants to remain detained following their not guilty plea during an arraignment on July 10. Darnell Resper, 31, and Michael Sanders, 29, are... Read More

Judge Denies Robbery and Murder Defendant’s Motion for Release

Details C Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe denied July 10 a second motion filed by the defense to reconsider release conditions for a murder and robbery defendant on July 10. Darryl... Read More