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Judge Overrules Jury’s Decision and Sets New Trial Date

Details After a 2019 trial ended in a guilty verdict a DC Superior Court judge set a new date citing missing evidence. Kimberly Thompson was convicted of first-degree murder in March... Read More

Murder Defendant is No Killer, Defense Says

Details A defense attorney told the jury Feb. 4 that her client did not kill the victim. Marquette Tibbs is charged with first-degree murder while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm... Read More

Despite Being Hospitalized, a Murder Defendant’s Condition has Improved

Details On Jan 31, during a felony arraignment, a DC Superior Court judge inquired about the condition of a murder defendant. Robert Henson, 38, is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

“It’s one piece to the puzzle,” Final Witness Says

Details On the last day of arguments, the prosecution tried to assess the position a murder defendant held in dealing drugs on the street. Marquette Tibbs is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Judge Fails to Find Probable Cause

Details A DC Superior Court judge was concerned for the prosecution’s case of finding probable cause for a murder defendant. Jahamar Thaxter, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for... Read More

Judge Reschedules Trial Readiness Hearing

Details Editors Note: The defendant in this case has since been acquitted on all counts. During a murder defendant’s trial readiness hearing Jan. 31, DC Superior Court Judge Ronna Beck continued... Read More

‘I didn’t shoot and kill Orlando,’ Defendant Says

Details The defendant said he did not shoot and kill the victim during the seventh day of a murder trial. Marquette Tibbs is charged with first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy to... Read More

Judge Allows Character-Building Evidence

Details A DC Superior Court judge allowed the prosecution to present evidence would provide detail to interactions a murder defendant’s had before a man was stabbed. However, defense counsel voiced concern... Read More

‘We can’t blame whoever is most convenient,’ Defense Attorney Says

Details During opening statements the prosecution and defense showed both the suspect and the victim as young men with a lot of life ahead. Mason Binion, 32, allegedly shot Michael Francis... Read More

Murder Defendant Chooses Trial Over Manslaughter Plea

Details During a status hearing Jan. 28, a murder defendant rejected a plea offer. Dajuan Jones, 17, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Cheyenne Washington on the... Read More

Judge Denies Motion to Release Powell Before Trial

Details A judge denied Jan. 24 a defense attorney’s request for a murder defendent to be released prior to his trial. Tyrell Powell, 22, a resident of Southeast, DC, was charged... Read More

Murder Defendant Claims Remorse Despite Prior Statement

Details During a sentencing Jan. 24, a murder defendant expressed remorse before receiving his sentencing. Donnell Mills, 30, pleaded guilty Oct. 22, 2019, to second-degree murder while armed. He was initially... Read More