The coronavirus is consuming virtually every sector of American life. But, the one area that has gotten little attention is the virus’ effect on the American system of justice. And,…
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On March 27, defense attorney Joseph Yarbough requested to reschedule a July 2025 trial date before DC Superior Court Judge Micheal O’Keefe. Samuel Mack, 57, is charged with first-degree murder…
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On Feb. 20, a homicide defendant’s attorney requested a new trial date before DC Superior Court Judge Micheal O’Keefe. Samuel Mack, 57, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession…
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Regarding abnormalities found in the prosecution’s DNA test in late November of last year, counsel discussed when the prosecution would be able to provide the defense with test result on…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun arraigned a defendant on first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying concealed weapons outside a home…
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A defendant charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of his child’s mother was taken off home confinement. On Dec. 30, 2020, 55-year-old Samuel Mack allegedly shot 35-year-old…
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A DC Superior Court judge ruled that a homicide case only has enough evidence to go to trial on a lesser charge. She also decided to release the defendant into…
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On March 11, two eyewitnesses testified before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt regarding a pattern of violence surrounding the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion…
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Seven years after the murder of 17-year-old Jhamari Sydnor, Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan addressed a motion filed by co-defendants for a retrial, on Jan. 31. Robert Moses, 24, and…
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Mia Febles is a student at Dominican University. Driven by her ambition to become an attorney, Mia knew an internship at D.C. Witness would be a great opportunity to get…
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This case was acquitted on Dec. 1, 2023. On Nov. 29, a non-fatal shooting defendant took the stand before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park. Saphire Johnson, 24, is charged…
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This case was acquitted on Nov. 15, 2023. On Oct. 31, witnesses recounted events surrounding a homicide before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. Michael Austin, 28, is charged with…
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