Presentments Archives - D.C. Witness

Trial Delayed in Homicide Case As Key Witness Unable to Testify

Details As a postponed homicide trial was expected to begin on July 31, the prosecution received information that a key witness was unable to testify causing DC Superior Court Judge Marisa... Read More

Judge Detains Shooting Defendant

Details On April 11, DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a shooting and ordered him detained during initial presentments. Jason Dyer,... Read More

Judge Orders Homicide Defendant Held During Presentment Hearing

Details On April 11, DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover ordered a homicide defendant held pending future proceedings at a presentment hearing. James Outland, 25, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Detains Two Homicide Defendants During Initial Presentment Proceeding

Details On March 27, DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann found probable cause for two homicide defendants making their initial court appearance and ordered them detained. Tyree Bratcher, 17, is charged... Read More

Judge Holds Homicide Defendant During Presentments

Details On Feb. 14, DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond decided to hold a homicide defendant during a presentment hearing. Robert Straughter, 26, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for... Read More

Judge Holds Penn State Student as Homicide Defendant

Details On Feb. 7, DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond held a Penn State student who is suspected in a homicide. Na’eem Butler, 20, is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

Lead Detective Gives Testimony in Road Rage Shooting Trial

Details A non-fatal shooting trial resumed with the lead detective’s testimony in DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt’s courtroom on Jan. 18. Kenneth Davis, 45, is charged with six counts of... Read More

Judge Denies Request to Release Homicide Defendant During Presentments

Details At an Oct. 16 presentment hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover denied the defense’s request to release a homicide defendant. Darrell Hinkle, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Detains Shooting Defendant During Presentments

Details On Oct. 11, DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover detained a non-fatal shooting defendant as he awaits further proceedings. Nataniel Arce-Washington, 28, is charged with two counts of assault with... Read More

Judge Holds Defendant in 2020 Homicide

Details On Oct. 6, during presentments, DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe held a homicide defendant without bond based on the current and prior charges against him. Guy Johnson, 56, is... Read More

Judge Holds Homicide Defendant for Trial

Details On Oct. 5, DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe detained a defendant charged with murder. Christopher Tyler, 46, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in... Read More

Judge Holds Homicide Defendant During Presentments

Details At a presentment hearing on Oct 2, DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe detained a homicide defendant based on the evidence Desmond Thurston, 46, is charged with second-degree murder while... Read More