D.C. Witness

Details A sex abuse defendant was unable to appear in court due to being in quarantine at the DC Jail. The 36-year-old defendant allegedly asked a woman at a metro stop... Read More

Judge Schedules Trial for Domestic Violence Defendant

By Larissa Atkins - September 16, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Suspects |

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a trial for a domestic violence defendant after he rejected a plea offer. The defendant is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession... Read More

Judge Sets Trial For Child Sex Abuse, Incest Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a sex abuse and incest case to go to trial in the spring. The defendant is charged with incest, first-degree child sex abuse and... Read More

Judge Holds One Domestic Violence Defendant During Presentments

Details A DC Superior Court judge held one domestic violence defendant and released four others during presentments on Sept. 13. A total of 36 defendants were presented before Judge Lloyd Nolan.... Read More

Defendant Sentenced to 6 Years for Shooting Brother

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a domestic violence defendant to six years for shooting his brother. Johnny Littlejohn pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. As part of... Read More

Judge Holds Murder Defendant During Presentments

Details A DC Superior Court judge held a defendant charged in connection with a 2020 homicide during presentments on Sept. 11. A total of 16 defendants were presented before DC Superior... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation

Details Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives have made an arrest in relation to a 2020 homicide. At approximately 1:16 p.m. on February 20, 2020, police responded to the 1600 block of... Read More

Domestic Violence Defendant Receives Suspended Sentence

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a domestic violence defendant to two years of supervised probation. Tavon Odoms was initially charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a... Read More

Judge Releases All Domestic Violence Defendants During Presentments

Details A DC Superior Court judge released five domestic violence defendants during presentments on Sept. 2. A total of 26 defendants were brought before Judge Renee Raymond. The domestic violence defendants... Read More

Judge Holds Child Sex Abuse Defendant During Presentments

Details A DC Superior Court judge held a child sex abuse defendant during presentments on Aug. 31. A total of 25 defendants were brought before Judge Heide Herrmann. A defendant charged... Read More

Judge Holds Two Domestic Violence Defendants During Presentments

Details A DC Superior Court judge held two domestic violence defendants and released seven during presentments on Aug. 30. A total of 32 defendants were presented before Judge Renee Raymond. A... Read More

Judge Releases Six Domestic Violence Defendants During Presentments

Details Six domestic violence defendants were released during presentments on Aug. 23. A total of 45 defendants appeared before Judge Judith Pipe. A domestic violence defendant on probation for simple assault... Read More