Sex Abuse Archives - Page 7 of 31

Defence Attorney Waits Over a Year for Client’s Indictment

By Aerial Lopez [former] - January 31, 2023
Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a Jan. 31 felony status hearing, the prosecution delayed filing for an indictment in a sexual assault case for the fourth time. In 2020, the then 29-year-old victim discussed... Read More

Sex Abuse Defendant’s Sentencing Postponed

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a sentencing hearing, so the defendant could review the paperwork regarding the sentencing to effectively represent himself. Akiem Williams, 38, was detained and... Read More

Attorneys Negotiate Plea Deal for Sexual Assault Defendant

By Aerial Lopez [former] - January 26, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a Jan. 26 status hearing, defense attorney, Quo Mieko Judkins, entertained the possibility of a plea deal for her client who is charged with allegedly kidnapping, carjacking, and sexually... Read More

Sexual Assault Defendant to be Released Early from Court Mandated Treatment Program

By Aerial Lopez [former] - January 26, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a Jan. 26 status hearing, the time a defendant was set to spend in a bed-to-bed treatment program was reduced for reasons that were not stated in open court. ... Read More

Uncle Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Niece

Details During a Jan. 26 hearing, a defendant was sentenced for his role in a child sex abuse case from 2018. Allen Davis, 60, pleaded guilty to second-degree child sex abuse... 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

Defendant Refuses Transfer to DC Area Prison Due to Concerns for Safety

Details A defendant refused to transfer to a prison in close to the DC area over safety concerns. His unwillingness to transfer is causing disturbances for his upcoming trial. Levi Ruffin,... Read More

Judge Shuts Down Defense Attorney’s Request to Delay Sexual Assault Trial

By Aerial Lopez [former] - January 24, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details During a status hearing on Jan. 24, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a defense attorney’s request to set the beginning of a sexual assault trial at a later... Read More

D.C. Police Officer Awaits Indictment for First-Degree Sexual Abuse

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun accepted a defendant’s waiver for independent DNA testing on Jan. 24. After the judge issued an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old man on July... Read More

Sex Abuse Case Resumes After Defendant Misses Numerous Court Hearings

By Sophia DeThomas [former] - January 18, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details D.C. Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe decided Jan. 17 to continue a bench warrant release hearing for sex abuse defendant. The defendant is charged with sex abuse and simple assault... Read More

Document: Suspect Wanted in Connection to a Third-Degree Sex Abuse Offense

Details Metropolitan Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in connection to a third-degree sex abuse offense that occurred on Jan. 10, on the 1300... Read More

Document: Suspect Wanted in Connection to a Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse Offense

Details Metropolitan Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in connection to a misdemeanor sex abuse offense that occurred on Jan. 4, on the 700... Read More