D.C. Witness

Judge Holds Two Non-Fatal Shooting Defendants

Details During an initial hearing on April 26, DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe held a non-fatal shooting defendant the day after his co-defendant’s preliminary hearing. Eric Cisneros, 32, and Tyland... Read More

Judge Releases Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant With Spotless Record, Another Held

Details DC Superior Court Judge Lloyd Nolan Jr. released two non-fatal shooting defendants during initial hearings on April 19. Quentin Hill, 34, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license... Read More

Judge Holds Defendant in Domestic Homicide

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo held a homicide defendant in custody during an initial hearing on April 12. Charles Terry, 58, was charged with second-degree murder during a domestic incident... Read More

Judge Holds Homicide Defendant in Shooting and Stabbing Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe held a homicide defendant and released a nonfatal shooting defendant during presentment hearings on April 4. Julius Worthy, 39, was charged with second-degree murder... Read More

Judge Holds Homicide Defendant for Stabbing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe held a homicide defendant charged with first-degree murder while armed with a knife during a presentment hearing on April 3. George Syndor, 43, is... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Homicide Case for a Repeat Offender

Details DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond ruled there was probable cause to hold a defendant charged with second-degree murder while armed during an initial hearing on March 22 based on... Read More

Judge Holds Two Homicide Defendants During Presentments

Details DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond decided to hold two defendants charged with murder on Feb. 27. James Jones, 41, was charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting... Read More

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

Defendant’s Attorney in Homicide Case Refutes Charges

Details A defense attorney in a homicide case refuted kidnapping allegations during a presentment hearing on Feb. 7. Isaiah Trotman, 31, is currently being charged with first-degree murder, assault with a... 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

Homicide Defendant Uses Self Defense in Request for Release

Details A lawyer representing a homicide defendant accused of murdering a 13 year old attempted to get him released on account of self-defense during a presentment hearing on Jan. 31. Jason... Read More

Judge Continues Motion Hearing for Homicide Co-Defendants

Details During a murder trial defense attorneys questioned evidence collection methods the police used during their investigation. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while... Read More