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Judge Sentences Murder Defendant to 24 Years, Victim’s Family Wanted More

Details A homicide victim’s brother told DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo , “It should be a life for a life,” before a homicide defendant was sentenced to 24 years of incarceration. ... Read More

Defense Requests Release of Homicide Defendant in Five-Year-Old Case

Details Defense attorney Mani Golzari renewed a motion for release on behalf of his client on May 17, arguing that with a trial date set in April of 2025, the defendant... Read More

Acquitted: ‘I’m Ready to Fight,’ Says Frustrated Homicide Victim’s Friend at Trial

Details Editor’s note: On May 30, a jury acquitted Devonte Brothers of all charges connected to the homicide of Deron Leake. Brothers is still being held on homicide charges in another... Read More

Victim’s Family Taunts and Prays for Homicide Defendant at Sentencing

Details “I know my son wouldn’t hate you because I know his heart,” Antwon Duncan‘s mother said to Diamante Butler in a victim impact statement. She made the remarks at Butler’s... Read More

In Spite of Lawyer’s Fears, Juvenile Murder Suspect Remains in Custody

Details Defense lawyer Will Howell argued that a 16-year-old juvenile murder suspect currently in detention was,“not a danger. He’s in danger.” Howell’s concerns were raised before DC Superior Court Judge Kendra... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests Suspect for Fatal Shooting in Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a man involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on March 22 on the 2900 block of Gainesville Street, SE. According... Read More

Document: *Decedent Identified* MPD Investigating Southeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 15 on the 3300 block of D Street, SE. According to MPD documents, officers responded to the... Read More

Based on ‘Totality of Evidence’ Judge Denies Acquittal for Three Co-Defendants in Murder, Conspiracy Case

Details In an ongoing three co-defendant murder, conspiracy case, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied a defense motion to acquit the trio. It was the second time in a week... Read More

In Fatal Stabbing, Judge Upholds Premeditation Charge Despite Self-Defense Claim

Details A jury heard testimony about an interaction between a homicide victim and a friend hours before his murder, after defense attorneys argued unsuccessfully to dismiss a premeditated charge in a... Read More

Acquitted: Federal Agent Says Surveillance Network Video Captured Homicide Scene

Details Editor’s note: On May 30, a jury acquitted Devonte Brothers of all charges connected to the homicide of Deron Leake. Brothers is still being held on homicide charges in another... Read More

Metro Bus Footage Captures Fatal Stabbing During Tussle

Details Prosecutors presented Metro bus video surveillance footage allegedly showing a suspect chasing, then fatally confronting a murder victim. The testimony came in a May 15 hearing before DC Superior Court... Read More

Defendant Rejects Second Plea Deal Linked to Brutal Shooting Murder

Details A homicide defendant rejected a second plea deal and scheduled a trial date before DC Superior Court Judge Micheal O’Keefe. Jaykell Mason, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed... Read More