A homicide defendant was sentenced to 30 years in prison by DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, on June 14.  It was an emotional proceeding as the victim's brother cried out for justice. Read more »

On March 25, a homicide defendant accepted a plea agreement in a homicide extended by prosecutors in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Read more »

On March 22, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe found a homicide defendant competent to stand trial during a status hearing. Read more »

On May 1, a homicide defendant asserted his right to test DNA evidence. Read more »

A homicide defendant continued to refuse to take a mental competency exam on Jan. Read more »

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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ordered an inpatient mental competency evaluation for a homicide defendant.  Joseph Melton, 53, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with intention to kill while armed, carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business with a prior felony, and possession of a prohibited weapon. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun denies the defense’s request for a second competency evaluation for Joseph Melton.  Melton, 53, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with intention to kill while armed, first-degree murder while armed, carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business (prior felony), and possession of a prohibited weapon. Read more »

A murder defendant’s lawyer informed a DC Superior Court judge that they plan to conduct independent DNA testing.  Joseph Melton is accused of stabbing two people on Jan. Read more »

The prosecution in a murder case said they anticipate extending a plea offer to the defense within the next few weeks. Read more »

As of March 11, 2020, there have been 31 homicides in the District. Read more »

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Amari Jenkins was fatally shot on Aug. Read more »