On April 12, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan heard a homicide defendant waive his right to independently test DNA evidence. Isaiah Trotman, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while…
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On April 10, the prosecution called on police witness to testify before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan to prove probable cause in a mass shooting case. Ronell Offutt, 35,…
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On April 11, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan addressed a motion filed by the defense to reconsider the dismissal or release of a homicide defendant. Franklin Dorn, 44, is…
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On April 11, before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan, a homicide defendant’s release request was denied. Amari Fontanelle, 21, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder premeditated while…
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On April 10, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted a defendant’s motion for release. Vann Allen, 25, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault…
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On April 9, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a homicide defendant’s request to sever his case from a co-defendant. Rafeal Stevens, 39, and Jermall Johnson, 40, are charged…
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On April 8, following a two-week trial, an alleged member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, was found guilty of two counts of murder before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth…
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On April 5, before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan, a homicide defendant rejected a plea deal offered by prosecution. Tywan Morris, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while armed,…
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On April 5, three homicide co-defendants were sentenced after agreeing to a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan. Nelfy Hernandez, 20, Trey Prillerman, 20 and Deandre Levy,…
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On April 4, before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan, the prosecution and defense delivered closing statements in a homicide trial hinging on revenge. Oscar Ramos, 34, is charged with…
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On April 4, before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan, the prosecution dismissed the primary charges against a non-fatal shooting defendant following a hung jury, which rendered a guilty verdict…
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On April 3, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan heard from a key witness who said he was forced to testify “against my will” in a homicide case. Oscar Ramos,…
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