DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a mass shooting defendant’s request for release on Aug. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a defense motion on July 8 to suppress the identification of a fatal shooting defendant made by his neighbor. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park reissued a writ to bring a homicide defendant back to DC in a hearing on July 2.  Dijon Williams, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, conspiracy, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, attempt to commit robbery while armed, and carrying a pistol without a license outside home or business. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a homicide defendant to 21 years in prison in a hearing on June 26.  Dion Lee, 26, pleaded guilty on March 16 to second-degree murder while armed for the fatal shooting of 54-year-old Pamela Thomas on the 500 block of Division Avenue, NE, on Feb. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park released a homicide defendant to home confinement on May 21 after finding that the Department of Corrections (DOC) could not provide adequate care for his medical needs. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted a prosecutor’s request to test footprint evidence from a 2005 homicide during a motion hearing on April 23.  Michael Wells, 54, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed, second-degree murder while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, tampering with physical evidence, and arson. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced two homicide co-defendants to nine years each in prison on April 24.  Jerome Dukes, 35, and Justin Borum, 36, pleaded guilty on Feb. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park determined a homicide defendant was back in compliance with pre-trial release conditions on April 21. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park set a trial date for a homicide defendant, a separate trial from his brother and co-defendant, on April 23.    Jayden Bracey, 24, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, two counts of assault with attempt to kill while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the death of Special Police Officer, 42-year-old Angela Washington. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park issued a bench warrant for a homicide defendant held in Georgia for another case on April 15. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park found no probable cause in a “bar fight” stabbing case, reducing the defendant’s charges to simple assault in a preliminary hearing on April 10. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park informed parties on April 10 that a homicide defendant was arrested in Georgia for a new assault case. Read more »

A murder and conspiracy suspect held elsewhere argued to return to DC for trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park in a hearing on April 15.  Tyjuan McNeal, 29, and Niquan Odumn, 24, are charged with conspiracy for their alleged involvement in criminal activity against a rival crew, “Choppa City,” between Feb. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted a defense request to transfer a homicide defendant to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for medical treatment on April 9.  Desmond Barr, 25, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ambria Farmer at the 3300 block of Fort Dupont Drive, SE, on July 13, 2024.  All of Barr’s charges face an aggravating factor of allegedly being committed during his release for a prior offense. Read more »

A stabbing defendant received a sentence under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) from DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 3.  Devonte Wright, 27, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury, carrying a dangerous weapon, and cruelty to children, all committed against a minor. Read more »