Suspects Archives - Page 131 of 928

Despite ‘Racial Disparity’ Argument Judge Denies Defense Motion to Delay Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo denied a motion to delay a July trial after the defense challenged the DC jury selection process, arguing there are “stark racial disparities” in... Read More

Prosecution Calls Shooting Defendant a ‘Danger to the Community,’ as Judge Re-sentences Him to Two Years

By Maggie Rhoads [former] , Carmen Quinteros [former], Gelela Tesfaye [former], Birchard Allen IV [former] - June 3, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A defendant, who was on probation for a non-fatal shooting, was re-sentenced on June 3 by DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt following his arrest for violating his probation conditions. Stephan... Read More

Defendant’s Refusal to be in Court Threatens Delay in Shooting Trial

By Emily Reed [former] , Sofia Feigelson [former] - June 3, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A June 2 trial in DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo’s courtroom was delayed after the defendant originally refused to attend court due to an illness. However, he was transported... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty During Homicide Arraignment

By Laura Berol , Sonia Vazquez [former] - June 3, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details Jaleil Jones pleaded not guilty in front of DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan in a felony arraignment on June 3. Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

Prosecutor Tells Judge Murder Defendants Face Dozens More Charges

Details A prosecutor said three co-defendants are facing an additional 75-to-100 potential counts during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on June 3. Steven Metts, 18, Keondre Carroll,... Read More

Judge Grants One Shooting Defendant’s Request for Release

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro granted a shooting defendant’s release from detainment during a felony status hearing on June 3. Natasha Mack, 40, and Stephan Moorer, 42 are... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests Man for Fatal Stabbing in Northwest

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a man in connection to a fatal stabbing that occurred on May 26 on the 500 block of Harvard Street, NW.... Read More

During Closings, Parties Disagree on Defendant’s Claim of Being ‘in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time’

Details During the last day of trial for a non-fatal shooting incident, parties challenged whether the defendant demonstrated an intent to kill a victim. That despite a situation “where death could... Read More

Judge Refuses to Remove Electronic Monitoring from Murder Defendant

Details “This is the bare minimum to make sure for people in the community that there’s some assurance of their safety,” stated DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe in denying a... Read More

Murder Defendant Considering Plea Offer

Details Damon L. Clark’s attorney, Quo Mieko Judkins, asked DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on May 31 for more time to consider a pre-indictment plea deal offered by the prosecution.... Read More

‘There’s Two Families Whose Lives Have Been Impacted by This,’ Says Defense Attorney in Homicide Sentencing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt ordered a WebEx streaming of a sentencing to end due to a victim’s family’s “disrespectful” comments, as she sentenced a homicide defendant to 18... Read More

Murder Defendant’s Attorney Files Motion for His Release

Details Defense attorney Kevin Mosley argued in a motion filed on May 30 that his client, Jelani Cousin, could be released from jail to stay with his mother pending trial without... Read More