Victims Archives - Page 53 of 658

Scheduling Conflict Delays Sentencing for Shooting Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur delayed sentencing for a non-fatal shooting defendant since his attorney couldn’t attend the hearing. David Walls, 38, is charged with kidnapping while armed and... Read More

Prosecution to Murder Defendant–Plea Offer ‘Won’t Get Any Better’

Details A plea offer will remain open after back-and-forth negotiations led a homicide defendant to ask for new legal representation during a July 19 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony... Read More

Defense Wants Delay in 2021 Murder Case Due to Absent Witness

Details On what was supposed to be the first day of Bernard Matthews‘ murder trial, July 22, his defense attorney asked DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe to delay the case... Read More

Judge Denies Request to Ban Pregnant Murder Defendant from Using Marijuana, Alcohol

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein denied a prosecution request to issue an order preventing a pregnant murder defendant from consuming alcohol or marijuana consumption in a July 19 hearing.... Read More

Teen Murder Suspect Battles US Marshals in Turbulent Courtroom Session

Details In a shocking display of courtroom violence, a 13-year-old girl suspected of murder engaged in a fist fight with US Marshals before officers were able to forcefully remove and subdue... Read More

Double Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal, Moves Toward Trial

Details Through his attorney, Joseph Yarbrough, a double homicide defendant rejected a plea offer from the prosecution and requested a trial date before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on July... Read More

Murder Defendant Denies Involvement at Arraignment

Details A defendant pleaded not guilty during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on July 19. Randolph Thomas, 41, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with... Read More

Defendant Deemed Competent for Trial In Domestic Shooting

Details Citing a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein deemed a shooting defendant competent to stand trial on July 19. Keith Robinson, 58,... Read More

Prosecution, Defense Exchange Barbs During Murder Case Hearing

Details Attorneys for both sides asked DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun to penalize opposing counsel for their actions during a motions hearing in a fatal shooting case on July 19.... Read More

Murder Defendant Sentenced to 20 Years for ‘War Zone’ Shooting

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo sentenced a homicide defendant to 20 years’ incarceration on July 19 for gunning down a bike rider. Brandon Smith, 38, was originally charged with... Read More

Shooting Defendant Accepts Plea for Girlfriend’s Shooting

Details A defendant accepted a plea deal in connection to wounding a teen-ager before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on July 19. Deangelo Wooten, 27, was originally charged with assault with... Read More

Judge Orders Mental Competency Exam for Double Homicide Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ruled more information is needed to determine whether a homicide defendant is mentally competent to stand trial on July 19. Kevin Foster, 20, is... Read More