D.C. Witness

Judge Sentences Man to 2 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing His Daughter

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced a man on Sept. 23 to twenty-four months in prison for sexually abusing his teenage daughter. Jerry Barton was initially charged with first-degree... Read More

Hearings Rescheduled in Sexual Assault Case Due to COVID-19 Quarantine

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo rescheduled a motions hearing and the trial date for a sexual assault defendant due to his exposure to Covid-19. The 33-year-old defendant is charged... Read More

Judge Postpones Preliminary Hearing in Domestic Violence Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee rescheduled a preliminary hearing in a domestic violence case due to the defense wanting more time to continue plea negotiations. The 18-year-old defendant is charged with... Read More

Witness Speaks to Alleged Abuse Incident During Murder Trial

Details During a Sept. 22 jury trial, the prosecution called four witnesses to share their knowledge of body-worn camera and surveillance footage relating to the victim and defendant around the date... Read More

Witnesses Testifies About Couple’s Relationship in Homicide Trial

Details Witnesses testified to the relationship between a homicide defendant and the victim during trial on Sept. 21. Darnell Sterling, 57, is charged with second-degree murder and contempt for allegedly murdering... Read More

Witnesses Speak of Pattern of Physical Abuse in Homicide Victim’s Relationship

Details During a Sept. 20 jury trial, the prosecution called six witnesses to share their knowledge of footage and interactions with the defendant and victim. Several witness testimonies indicated a potential... Read More

Prosecutors Establish Timeline for Homicide in Jury Trial

Details In a Sept. 19 jury trial, the prosecution called witnesses to lay out a detailed account of how they said the defendant killed the victim. On July 24, 2020, one... Read More

Prosecution Focuses on Defendant’s Actions During Opening Statements

Details The prosecution’s opening statement during a murder trial Sept. 14 linked a 57-year-old defendant to the murder of his girlfriend. Darnell Sterling is charged with the second-degree murder and contempt... Read More

Judge Modifies Homicide Defendant’s Release Conditions, Removing Him from Supervision Program

Details A DC Superior Court judge modified the release conditions of a homicide defendant during a hearing on Sept. 13. On Oct. 25, 2021, the Metropolitan Police Department received calls about... Read More

Defendant Accepts Guilty Plea Deal for Voluntary Manslaughter in Baby Mother’s Death

Details During a Sept. 8 hearing, a homicide defendant pleaded guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter and carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home. Carl Jones, 45, was initially charged... Read More

Judge Sentences Domestic Violence Defendant to 20.5 Years in Homicide Case

Details On Sept. 7, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced a homicide defendant to 20.5 years in prison for second-degree murder and for carrying a dangerous weapon outside of a... Read More

Domestic Violence Defendant Gets Time to Review Plea Deal

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee scheduled a status hearing for late-September to give defense attorney Craig Ricard time to discuss the prosecution’s plea offer with his client. The defendant... Read More