D.C. Witness

Female Defendant Held in Jail After Shooting Partner

Details A judge held one homicide defendant charged with second-degree murder while armed during presentment hearings on Feb. 8. Twenty-five defendants were brought before DC Superior Court Magistrate Judge Renee Raymond.... Read More

Witness Questioning Persists for Third Day in a Row in Sex Abuse Trial

By Aerial Lopez [former] - February 9, 2023
Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a Feb. 8 non-jury trial, counsel resumed witness questioning in a domestic violence case. The defendant is being charged with first-degree sexual abuse and simple assault. The alleged incident... Read More

Sexual Assault Defendant Awaits The Decision Of His Case

Details On Feb. 7 a judge decided to continue a non-jury trial despite counsel’s requests to dismiss a sexual assault case. On Aug. 13, 2018, the defendant allegedly sexually assaulted the... Read More

DC Judge Holds Co-Defendants During Presentments

Details A DC Superior Court judge held co-defendants charged with assault with a dangerous weapon during presentment hearings on Feb. 6. A total of 37 defendants had hearings before Judge Lloyd... Read More

Trial Moved in Sexual Abuse Case Due to Delay in DNA Testing

Details During a status hearing on Feb. 1, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun rescheduled a trial due to delays in DNA testing. The defendant is charged with first-degree child sexual... Read More

Defense in Murder Case Requests 60 Days to File Insanity Defense Notice

Details During a Jan. 27 hearing, defense attorney Ronald Resetarits requested to push back the next status hearing to file an intent to plea insanity. Cory Brown is charged with first-degree... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Charges

Details On Jan. 27, a defendant pleaded not guilty to five crimes at his felony arraignment hearing. Michael T. Garrett, 67, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree murder premeditated while armed,... Read More

New Evidence Prompts Judge to Postpone Sexual Assault Hearing

Details The hearing for a domestic violence defendant with a sexual assault charge was moved as defense anticipates new evidence from the prosecution. The 22-year-old defendant is currently charged with first-degree... Read More

D.C. Domestic Violence Cases Saw 30 Percent Decrease in Simple Assault After 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic

Details D.C. Witness observed a 30 percent decrease in domestic violence cases involving simple assault in the District of Columbia after the 2020 pandemic. In 2022, there have been 84 domestic... Read More

Judge Continues Trial Readiness Hearing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt granted on Dec. 9 a continuance for a trial readiness hearing. Brian Wooden,32, is charged with first-degree cruelty to children and felony murder for... Read More

Judge Release Defendant Accused of Assault

Details A defendant accused of committing sexual assault was released by DC Superior Court Judge John Campbell on Dec. 2. He also lifted a stay-away order from the victim. The defendant... Read More

Parties Reschedule Homicide Trial Amid New Firearm Charges

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt rescheduled the trial date for a homicide defendant with new concerns of supervised release violations. Brian Wooden,32, is charged with first-degree cruelty to children... Read More