Sahas Wijewardene
Sahas Wijewardene is a junior at The American University, pursuing a major in journalism with minors in Justice. He chose to intern at D.C. Witness to gain more experience in…
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Sahas Wijewardene is a junior at The American University, pursuing a major in journalism with minors in Justice. He chose to intern at D.C. Witness to gain more experience in…
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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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DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted the defense’s request for independent DNA testing, but amended that all secondary evidence tested must be returned to the prosecution during a hearing…
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A homicide defendant requested a lift on his curfew, a requirement of his release conditions, on Oct. 17 before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Samuel Mack, 57, is charged…
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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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