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Tearful Co-Defendant ‘Disappointed and Ashamed’ at Sentencing for Close Friend’s Shooting.

By Jeff Levine - December 13, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details Her voice breaking, Natasha Mack,41, repeatedly said she was sorry for a shooting that prosecutors say caused the victim great physical and emotional harm. “I am very disappointed and ashamed... Read More

‘I Was in Shock,’ Witness Says About Contradictory Testimony

By Natalie Note [former] - December 12, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details During cross-examination, the defense pointed out apparent contradictions in an eyewitness’ testimony at different times during the investigation of a murder before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Dec.... Read More

Declaring It Unsuccessful, Judge Still Terminates Shooting Suspect’s Probation

By Jeff Levine - December 12, 2024
Burglary | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details In a brief Dec.11 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro ended the probation of a defendant who pleaded guilty in July of 2023 to a non-fatal shooting. However,... Read More

Sever or Join Cases? A Key Question Looming Over Gender-Reveal Party Murder

Details Counsel argued Dec. 12 whether defendants charged in a murder case should be tried together. Nyjell Outler, 21, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of possession of... Read More

Evidence Points to Suspect in Fort DuPont Park Murder

Details A preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Dec. 11 revealed physical and surveillance evidence against a man accused of killing his former partner and abandoning her... Read More

Court Corrects Record in Conspiracy and Murder Conviction

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ordered corrections to the judgment and commitment order for two defendants during a Dec. 11 hearing. The amended order now correctly reflects a conviction... Read More

Judge Rules Hit-And-Run Suspect’s Statements to Police Admissible

Details A motion to suppress key statements in a traffic homicide case was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan during a hearing on Dec. 9, clearing the way for... Read More

Double Murder Defendant Asserts Right to Independently Test DNA Evidence

By D.C. Witness Staff - December 11, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details A double murder defendant asserted his rights to independently test DNA evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Dec. 11. Kevin Foster, 20, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Aggravated Assault, Firearm Offenses

By Ivanna Ceballos [former] - December 11, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details During a hearing on Dec. 11, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan sentenced a man to 60 months of incarceration for aggravated assault and 60 months for possession of a... Read More

Judge Sentences Homicide Defendant to 8 Years, Over Grieving Family’s Objections

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced a manslaughter defendant to eight years of incarceration, despite the victim’s family’s disapproval and his own “reservations” about the relatively lenient plea deal,... Read More

‘Jesus Got You, Baby,’ Says Mother of Mentally Ill Son at Sentencing

By Jeff Levine - December 11, 2024
Carjacking | Daily Stories | Suspects |

Details The issue before DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian in a Dec. 10 sentencing hearing was how to balance appropriate punishment for a carjacking against the defendant’s lifelong mental health... Read More

Murder Defendant in Decade Long Case Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment

Details A homicide defendant charged in connection to a decade-long incident pleaded not guilty during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Dec. 10. Angel Monge, 51, also... Read More