Domestic Violence Archives - Page 9 of 25

Prosecutor finds clothing and three vehicles On Scene of Homicide

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted a continuance on Nov. 4 for the defense to decide if they wished to independently test DNA evidence in the case. Darius Robertson,... Read More

Prosecution Prepares Global Plea for Defendant in Domestic Violence Case

Details On Nov. 1, DC Superior Court Judge Arthur Errol expressed concerns after a defendant asked “could you explain to me what just happened” after his release request was denied. The... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse

Details D.C. Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan approved Nov. 4 a defendant’s plea deal, effectively waiving his right to trial and DNA testing. William Romero, 23, was initially charged with one... Read More

Domestic Abuse Defendant Granted Third Continuance Pending Psychiatric Testing

Details DC Superior Court Judge William Nooter issued another continuance for a domestic abuse defendant, his third one, as he awaits psychiatric testing. The 22-year-old defendant is charged with assault with... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Sex Abuse Case Following Detective’s Testimony

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe found there was probable cause to believe a sexual assault defendant’s guilt, and to continue towards a trial during an Oct. 25 preliminary hearing.... Read More

Prosecutors Seek More Time For Test Results In Sex Abuse Case Of A 12-Year-Old Girl

Details On Oct. 25, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun rescheduled a sexual abuse case involving a DC man and his biological daughter, who was twelve at the time, to give... Read More

Judge Takes Back Release Option While Defendant Is Pending Vehicular Homicide Case

Details After learning that the defendant is awaiting another hearing for a vehicular homicide on Oct. 24, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe decided against releasing him. Karlos Bibb, 22, was... Read More

Witness’s Health Concerns Delay Deposition

Details During an Oct. 21 hearing, parties were intended to schedule a deposition date for one of the witnesses in a murder case, but the date was postponed due to the... Read More

Judge Grants Continuance in Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted on Oct. 21 a continuance for a status hearing for parties involved in a homicide case. Kevin Sewell, 31, is charged with first-degree... Read More

Judge Releases Domestic Violence Defendant Under Supervision Program

Details On Oct. 18, defense attorney Carrie Weletz asked DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun for more time to discuss a plea offer with her client. The 36-year-old DC man charged... Read More

Homicide Case Remains on Course for Trial

Details During an Oct.14 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun determined that a homicide defendant is still on course for trial. Ernest Cleveland, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Grants Continuance in Homicide Case Due to Defendant’s COVID Quarantine

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted on Oct. 14 a continuance for a sentencing for parties involved in a homicide case due to the defendant being quarantined at the... Read More