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Witness’ Mental State an Issue in Decades-Old Murder Case

Details Counsel questioned whether a witness diagnosed with dementia could testify in a murder trial from three decades old. Complicating matters, the witness is out of state and counsel will need... Read More

Lack of Plea Offer Leaves Defense ‘Bewildered’

Details The prosecution told the court they wanted to give a murder victim’s family more time to discuss a plea offer after the defense counsel requested a reason for the delay.... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Crash in Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a fatal crash, that led to the death of 34-year-old Taneisha Parker, which occurred on July 28 on the 5200 block of East... Read More

Shooting Defendant’s Sentencing Delayed a Second Time

Details DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur continued a sentencing for a shooting defendant following an issue with the pre-sentencing report on July 29. David Walls, 38, pleaded guilty to kidnapping... Read More

Jury Convicts Man for Murdering His Child’s Mother

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan‘s courtroom convicted a homicide defendant of all charges in connection to his child’s mother’s murder on July 26. Keanan Turner, 35,... Read More

Homicide Defendant Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

By Namita Nair [former] - July 29, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details A homicide defendant decided to take a plea deal on July 27. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison after already serving nine years. George Edwards, 34, was charged... Read More

Phone Records Evidence Delays Homicide Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo delayed a homicide trial by a day due to the prosecution’s last minute submission of evidence, during a July 29 hearing. Darius Anderson, 23,... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Northeast Shooting

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Phillip Williams, which occurred on July 29 on the 3500 block of Ames Street, NE. Read More

Shooting Defendant Requests Dismissal for Missed Indictment, Despite Agreeing to Delay

Details A shooting defendant requested DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur dismiss an indictment on July 29, citing the prosecution’s failure to meet the nine-month deadline despite previously agreeing to extend... Read More

‘The Punishment Does Have to Fit the Crime,’ Judge Says During Carjacking, Shooting Sentencing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow sentenced a carjacking and shooting defendant to 18 years in prison on July 26. Tavon Owens, 31, was found guilty by a jury of... Read More

Five Teen Girls Accused of Murder Make First Joint Court Appearance

Details Five juvenile girls accused of murder appeared in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Kendra Briggs on July 26 in a courtroom crowded with US Marshals, probation officials and... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 44-year-old Bobby Addison, which occurred on July 28 on the 3200 block of 28th Street, SE. Read More