Victims Archives - Page 9 of 652

Prosecution and Defense Clash over Rescheduling Homicide Trial

Details Sylvia Smith, the defense attorney for homicide defendant Anthony Green, argued heatedly with prosecutors over the date for Green’s trial before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Nov. 1.... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Request to Modify Release Conditions Denied

Details A murder defendant was denied modified release conditions to pursue job and education opportunities in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Oct. 31. Jahi Settles, 23,... Read More

Post-COVID, Data Shows Plea Offer Acceptances Increased by 92 Percent in 2024

Details D.C. Witness data shows that plea agreements accepted between Jan. 1 and Oct. 12 this year as the pandemic receded, increased by 92 percent, in comparison to Jan. 1 through... Read More

Defendant Sentenced to 28 Months for Stabbing Daughter’s Boyfriend

By Elizabeth Brady - October 31, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Victims |

Details A defendant was sentenced to 28 months for stabbing his daughter’s boyfriend on Oct. 31 by DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park. On Sept. 9, James Williams, 41, pleaded guilty... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in a Northwest Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 26-year-old Tariq White, who is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old... Read More

Judge Finds No Probable Cause in DC Jail Stabbing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a formal identification of two codefendants who were charged with a jail stabbing. The finding came during... Read More

Judge Denies Codefendant’s Release in Murder, Metrobus Robbery Case

By Elizabeth Bernstein , Lauren Andreala - October 31, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a murder defendant’s request for release on Oct. 25, and delayed a ruling for one of his co-defendants after he refused to come... Read More

Judge Says Murder Suspect Can Suppress Some Police Interrogation

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo granted a murder defendant’s request to suppress specific parts of an interrogation on constitutional grounds during a hearing on Oct. 29. Warren Tyson, 53,... Read More

Judge Postpones Trial So Defendant Can Test For DNA

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo granted a defendant’s request to delay his trial until May 2025 to test DNA evidence, during an Oct. 30 hearing. Kevin Singletary, 32, is... Read More

Judge Delays Probable Cause Ruling in DC Jail Stabbing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan delayed a probable cause ruling in a jail stabbing case following a hearing on Oct. 29. Koran Gregory, 20, and Byron Matthews, 19, are... Read More

Homicide Defendant Arraigned on Second-Degree Murder Charge

By Natalie Note - October 30, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details A homicide defendant was arraigned on one charge before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Oct. 30. Oliver Gomes, 54, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his... Read More

Defendant Convicted in Non-Fatal Shooting of Transgender Sex Worker

Details A jury found Jerry Tyree guilty of five-out-of six-charges after shooting a transgender sex worker while possessing liquid PCP before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Sept. 24. Tyree,... Read More