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Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Child Sex Abuse Defendant

Details During a March 1 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz issued a bench warrant for a child sex abuse defendant, who is on release. The 42-year-old defendant is charged... Read More

Sex Abuse Defendant’s Probation Compliance Improves, Judge Finds No Violations

Details After multiple hearings in which probation issues were raised, D.C. Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe said he is recognizing improvement in a convicted defendant’s ability to comply with his release... Read More

Preliminary Hearing on Track for March 14

By Christopher Sivak [former] , Alesar Harfoush [former] - February 28, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a status hearing on Feb. 28, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein met with counsel to confirm a preliminary hearing date. The defendant, 31, is charged with two counts... Read More

Defense Requests Child Sex Abuse Defendant’s Passport be Released to Him

By Bersabel Ephrem [former] - February 27, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a Feb. 24 hearing, the defense asked DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan to release a child sex abuse defendant’s passport. “Its been about a year and [the defendant]... Read More

Defendant Tries to Contact Victim From Jail in Sexual Abuse Case

By Alesar Harfoush [former] - February 27, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied the defense’s motion for release to a half-way house to guarantee the safety of the victim. The 43-year-old defendant is charged with first-degree... Read More

November 2023 Trial Date Set for Sexual Abuse Case

By Alayna Stein [former] - February 24, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a Feb. 24 status hearing in the case of a sexual abuse, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt stated that she expects a “short trial.” The sexual abuse incident... Read More

Defense Requests Another Hearing Shortly Before Trial Date to Confirm Witnesses Appear

Details During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. 24, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo granted the defense’s request for another hearing shortly before trial to confirm that the subpoenaed witnesses... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Defendant Given a Warning for Failing to Meet His Release Conditions

By Caroline Sagristano [former] , Jenna Ferrick [former] - February 24, 2023
Court | Juveniles | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details A child sexual abuse defendant was given a warning for failing to meet release conditions by DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo during a felony status hearing on Feb. 24.... Read More

Defendant Fails to Register as Sex Offender Due to Being Held In A Maryland Jail

By Bersabel Ephrem [former] - February 22, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details Defense attorney, Chidi Ogolo stated that a defendant has been compliant and has registered as a sex offender in Washington, DC in 2022, but the defendant was unable to register... Read More

Judge Tells Defendant to ‘Do Better,’ During Sentencing

Details During the sentencing hearing of defendant Eric D. Smith, DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee sentenced him to 82 months of incarceration followed by 10 years of supervised release. The... Read More

Judge Holds Sex Abuse Defendant During Initial Hearing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond held a sex abuse defendant on Feb. 16. The defendant is charged with first-degree sex abuse and assault with a dangerous weapon in connection... Read More

Detective Testifies That DNA Evidence is Sufficient For Probable Cause in Sex Abuse Case

Details In a preliminary hearing on Feb. 13, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo found probable cause in a sexual abuse case. The 47-year-old defendant is charged with first-degree sex abuse... Read More