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Homicide Defendant Deemed Incompetent For Trial, Attorney Claims She’s ‘Spiraling’

Details The attorney for a homicide defendant told DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 7 that he is worried his client is “spiraling” and not receiving proper treatment. Jafekka... Read More

‘You’re Not a Mind Reader, Are You?’ Asks Defense Lawyer in Homicide Trial

Details Defense attorneys attempted to undermine the testimony of two Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives in a murder trial before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on April 1. Demonte Gibson,... Read More

Non-Fatal Shooting Defendant Pleads Guilty

By Becca Parnass - March 14, 2025
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Details The defendant in a non-fatal shooting case entered a plea of guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on March 12. Rashard Grant, 35, was originally charged with... Read More

Stabbing Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing, in Plea Negotiations

By Emily Carrillo - March 12, 2025
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects | Uncategorized |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel accepted a stabbing defendant’s waiver of his right to a preliminary hearing during a March 12 hearing. Lukas Nawrocki, 19, is charged with assault... Read More

Co-Defendants in Non-Fatal Shooting Case Seek Release Modifications

By Emily Nordberg - March 11, 2025
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects | Uncategorized |

Details A status hearing was held in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on March 7 to discuss pre-trial release conditions for two non-fatal shooting co-defendants. Jonah Harris, 47,... Read More

Carjacking, Stabbing Defendant Waives Right to Test DNA Evidence

By Patrick Hillmeyer , Raina Bonifacio - February 21, 2025
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Details A carjacking defendant waived the right to independently test DNA evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Feb. 20 Jerrell Smith, 32, is charged with assault with intent... Read More

Judge Denies Homicide Defendant’s Release After Mistrial

By Patrick Hillmeyer , Raina Bonifacio - February 21, 2025
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Details A homicide defendant’s request for release was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Feb 20. Terrance Stoney, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of... Read More

DOCUMENT: MPD Makes Arrest in Jay Street Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 19-year-old Rodney Whiting, alleged to be involved in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Antoine Pratt on Jan. 25 in the 3800... Read More

Carjacking Defendant Wants Amended Release to Prevent Eviction

Details DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow didn’t ease the release conditions for a carjacking defendant on Feb. 10 but took the question under advisement. Alvin Halmon-Daniels, 19, is charged with... Read More

MPD Makes Second Arrest in Northeast Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 3, 2025
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Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a second arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Sep. 2 in the 2800 block of 7th Street, Northeast. The victim,... Read More

Judge Denies Murder Defendant’s Request for Release to Home Care

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz denied a request calling for a cognitively and physically impaired homicide defendant to be put into home care, during a hearing on Jan. 14.... Read More

Court’s Security Systems Edge Closer to Failure

By Lucy Orgolini [former] - December 19, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Featured | Uncategorized |

Details The District of Columbia Courts face a mounting security crisis as its two-decade-old surveillance and fire alarm systems edges closer to complete failure, according to court documents. Tucked deep in... Read More