DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz imposed a split sentence, balancing jail time with probation, for a stabbing defendant on July 10, based on his traumatic upbringing and lengthy criminal history.  Randy Brown, 34, pleaded guilty on May 1 to aggravated assault knowingly, for his involvement in a stabbing that occurred on the 1100 block of 7th Street, NW, on Aug. Read more »

The prosecution confirmed their intent to retry a 2016 stabbing case after the defendant’s conviction was overturned before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on July 10.  Onzay Gibbs, 36, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and aggravated assault knowingly while armed, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on the 3300 block of 23rd Street, SE, on Sept. Read more »

Before DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean on July 13, a stabbing defendant failed to appear for a felony status conference hearing.  Juvan Alston, 24, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred at the DC Jail, on the 1900 block of D Street, SE on Nov. Read more »

A shooting defendant was sent back to the DC Jail prior to his scheduled hearing, before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on July 10, because of an altercation with US Marshals. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz granted a shooting defendant’s request to dismiss his case due to continuous prosecutorial delays on July 6.  Jaymario Kirksey, also known as Mario Kirksey, 36, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Read more »

A lead detective testified that a vehicle reportedly associated with a non-fatal shooting was released before the suspect’s trial started during a motions hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on June 25. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz denied a prosecutor’s motion for trial continuance in a non-fatal shooting case on July 1.  Mario Kirksey, also known as Jaymario Kirksey, 36, is charged with assault with intent to kill, assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unauthorized use of a vehicle for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting of an individual on the 1300 block of Okie Street, NE on Feb. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz ordered prosecutors to provide more information on an artificial intelligence (AI) facial recognition software program that was used to identify a shooting defendant on July 1.  Marquis Foster, 43, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence or dangerous crime for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that wounded one individual on June 8, on the 2500 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz agreed with defense criticism of the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the U.S. Read more »

Defense argued several motions to suppress evidence and dismiss a shooting case before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz in a hearing on June 29.  Mario Kirksey, also known as Jaymario Kirksey, 36, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz ruled on June 26 not to allow prosecutors’ late-filed evidence in a homicide trial.  Gerald Brevard, 34, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill in a bias-related crime, aggravated assault knowingly in a bias-related crime, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, three counts of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, mayhem in a bias-related crime, and destruction of property worth less than $1,000. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz denied release for a defendant accused of stabbing two victims in a domestic violence incident in a hearing on June 26.  Lester Pendarvis, 26, is charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly grave risk while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, first-degree cruelty to children while armed, threatening to kidnap or injure a person while armed, and two counts of simple assault. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz said on June 26 that he will reconsider stabbing defendant Christopher Moore’s sentencing after four more months of home confinement. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz maintained a non-fatal shooting defendant’s release conditions on June 22 despite GPS monitoring violations.  Meyona Rorie, 25, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly grave risk, and assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 3600 block of Ames Street, NE, on Aug. Read more »

A homicide defendant accepted a deal extended by prosecutors, pleading guilty to second-degree murder while armed before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on June 22. Read more »