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Defendant Acquitted of Murder, Convicted of Firearm Charge

A jury reached a partial acquittal verdict in a fatal-shooting case before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on March 7.  Daquan Gray, 23, was originally charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license for his alleged involvement in the murder of 15-year-old Jaylyn Wheeler on May 16, 2018 on the 600 block of Alabama Avenue, SE. Read more »

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‘He Had a Choice, React or Die,’ Says Defense Attorney in Closing Statements 

Parties delivered closing arguments in a homicide case before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on March 6.  Daquan Gray, 23, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in the murder of 15-year-old Jaylyn Wheeler, on the 600 block of Alabama Avenue, SE, on May 16, 2018. Read more »

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Witness Balks in Teen Homicide Trial

Parties played audio from an uncooperative witness’ grand jury testimony in a homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on March 4. Read more »

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Missing Witness Arrested in Teen Homicide Trial

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman issued a warrant for a witness who failed to appear in court to finish his testimony in a homicide trial on March 3.  Daquan Gray, 23, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in the murder of 15-year-old Jaylyn Wheeler, on the 600 block of Alabama Avenue, SE, on May 16, 2018.  Prosecutors informed the court of a voicemail they received from the witness that morning informing them, “I'm not going to be able to make it today, stuff came up in my life.” The witness previously requested a lawyer and refused to identify students at Ballou High School on security camera stills during his testimony on Feb. Read more »