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Judge Dismisses Carjacker’s Case, Finds Probable Cause for for Co-Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Herrman dismissed charges against one carjacking defendant, but found probable cause his co-defendant was a perpetrator in a July 25 hearing. Ayomide Ikujuni, 17, and... Read More

Carjacking Defendant Rejects Plea Offer, Wants Trial

Details A carjacking defendant rejected a prosecution plea offer, opting to proceed to trial in a hearing on July 25 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Michael Hines,... Read More

Case Acquitted: Relative of Homicide Victim Testifies He Robbed Suspect

Details Editor’s note: On Aug. 1, a jury acquitted Jarvis Jackson of all charges connected to the homicide of Deont’e Minor. A homicide victim’s cousin testified about his involvement in a... Read More

Judge Denies Defense Request to Postpone Murder Trial for Lack of Diligence

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein denied a defense’s request to postpone a murder trial on July 25 saying they haven’t proceeded with due diligence. Jason Lewis, 42, is charged... Read More

‘Judge, Jury, and Executioner,’ Prosecution Says of Murder Suspect

Details Before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, the prosecution made opening arguments followed by three witness’ testimony on July 24 in a murder trial that may have been fueled over... Read More

Judge Waives Shooting Defendant’s Probation Hearing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan canceled a shooting defendant’s probation hearing on July 25 pending continued good behavior on July 25. David Contee, 31, previously pleaded guilty to assault... Read More

Judge Denies Carjacking Conspiracy Suspect’s Release for Second Time

Details DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz denied an armed carjacking defendant’s request for release during a July 25 court hearing. Warren Montgomery, 19, is charged with conspiracy, trafficking stolen property,... Read More

Father of Homicide Defendant Testifies After Receiving Warrant

Details A murder defendant’s father testified before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on July 24 after receiving a material witness warrant for previously failing to appear in court. Keanan Turner,... Read More

Closings in Double Homicide Trial Present Conflicting Accounts of Shooting

Details The prosecution and defense offered contradictory explanations of a fatal shooting in their closing arguments in DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan’s courtroom on July 25. Keanan Turner, 35, is... Read More

Case Acquitted: DNA Analyst Says Clothing Evidence Points Away From Homicide Defendant

Details Editor’s note: On Aug. 1, a jury acquitted Jarvis Jackson of all charges connected to the homicide of Deont’e Minor. A DNA analyst testified before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony... Read More

Headache Keeps Murder Co-Defendant From Appearing for Trial

Details Defense attorneys Megan Allburn and Michelle Stevens alerted DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun their client did not intend to come to court because of medical issues based on an... Read More

Plea Offer Rejected by Murder Defendant

Details Christopher Tyler rejected a plea offer in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on July 24, opting to take his homicide case to trial. Tyler, 46, is charged... Read More