On July 20, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt presided over a contentious mental observation hearing for non-fatal shooting defendant Joseph Evans. Evans, 57, is charged with kidnapping while armed,…
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On June 23, following weeks of disagreement between parties, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt assigned a doctor to continue mental observations of a defendant accused of violent crimes. Joseph…
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On June 16, closing arguments from both parties were delivered in a lengthy mental observation hearing for 57-year-old defendant Joseph Evans. Evans is charged with kidnapping while armed, first degree…
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On June 14, a mental observation hearing for 57-year-old Joseph Evans continued following lengthy cross-examination of a behavioral witness. Evans is charged with kidnapping while armed, first-degree sexual abuse while…
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On June 13, cross-examination continued in 57-year-old Joseph Evans’ mental observation hearing, with his competency and diagnosis remaining the focus of discussion. Evans, is charged with kidnapping while armed, first degree…
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DC Superior Court judges released two defendants on June 3. James Lindsey, who pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license, was sentenced to six months on supervised release…
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The defense and prosecution in a felony case agreed that a DC Superior Court judge should not decide on motions before a defendant’s competency is determined. Joseph Evans is charged…
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During the April 7 proceedings, Evan’s defense attorney, Joseph Caleb ,told Judge Milton Lee that Evans requested new counsel, so he will be withdrawing from the case. Stephon Evans, 19,…
+ Read MoreOn Jan. 11, a DC Superior Court judge set a murder case for a trial readiness hearing. Co-defendants Stephon Evans and Kewon Hunter are both indicted on charges of first-degree…
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During a status hearing on Feb. 25, a murder defendant asked for a change in counsel but was denied by a DC Superior Court judge. Stephon Evans and Alonzo Brown…
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During a status hearing, a DC Superior Court judge moved a jury trial date up despite the fact that both parties need time to go over evidence and decide if…
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On April 5, a judge denied releasing a murder defendant on bail. Alonzo Brown, Stephon Evans and Carlos Turner are charged with first-degree murder while armed for their alleged roles…
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