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Victim’s Former Girlfriend Raises Possible Homicide Motive

Details A fatal shooting victim’s girlfriend told a jury and DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan that the victim had killed someone the defendant knew during a trial on April 15.... Read More

Stabbing Defendant Non-Compliant Says Court

By Keirah Chen - April 17, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details A stabbing defendant appeared in front of DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean for reportedly violating the conditions of his supervised release on April 15. Gregory Edmonds, 34, is charged... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty In Stabbing Case

By Allyson Nelles - April 16, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing |

Details A stabbing defendant was arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz and pleaded not guilty to her charges on April 15. Kelly Williams, 52, is charged with assault with... Read More

Defendant’s Former Friend Testifies about Possible Revenge Killing

Details A one-time friend of a fatal shooting defendant testified about a suspected revenge killing in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on April 14. Bernard Eddy, 25,... Read More

Prosecution Won’t Hold Mass Shooting Suspect as Investigation Continues

Details A homicide defendant, held for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting, was permitted pre-trial release before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on April 14. Antwan Shelton, 41, is... Read More

18-Year-Old Carjacking Defendant Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

By Keirah Chen - April 15, 2025
Carjacking | Court | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a carjacking defendant to 72 months of incarceration at a hearing on April 11. Austin Marion, 18, and Jacorri Stroman, 19, are charged... Read More

Competency Questioned, Accused Murderer Disrupts Virtual Hearing

By Amber Fienagha - April 15, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details During a homicide proceeding on April 11, a defendant repeatedly interrupted the hearing as the prosecution attempted to have an expert witness testify about the defendant’s mental capacity. Marcus Barringer,... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in 2022 Shooting

By Ankush Dwivedi - April 15, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details Murder defendant, Rafeal Stevens, 40, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on April 14. Stevens was also convicted of possession of a firearm during... Read More

Severance Denied For Duo in Gang-Related Homicides

By Ankush Dwivedi - April 15, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details Counsel was not able to sever two suspects from a five defendant homicide case before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on April 11. According to a 2024 release from the prosecution,... Read More

Judge Denies New Attorney, Withdrawal of DNA Waiver in a Homicide

Details D.C. Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson denied a homicide defendant’s motions for new counsel and to withdraw a DNA testing waiver on April 14. Kevin Singletary, 47, is charged with... Read More

Judge Holds Carjacking Defendant Accused of Assaulting Senior Citizen

By Michelle Roldan - April 15, 2025
Carjacking | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover agreed with the prosecution and denied the defense’s request for the release of a carjacking defendant. Vicent A. Atchison, 58, is charged with unarmed... Read More

Judge Seeks Status of Injured Homicide Defendant

By Amber Fienagha - April 15, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz instructed defense counsel on April 11 to expedite medical assistance to an injured homicide defendant, and the judge said he would ask the department... Read More