The prosecution’s rebuttal in a homicide case was delayed due to a co-defendant's reported illness in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on April 9.  Demonte Gibson, 27, and Asani Forte, 27, are charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, conspiracy, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and destruction of property for their alleged involvement in the murder of 34-year-old Delonte King on Nov. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a carjacking defendant to 84 months, with 12 months suspended, during an April 1 hearing. Read more »

Attorneys are preparing for a September murder trial involving alleged gang violence and police leaks which is expected to feature testimony from more than 90 witnesses. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled an ascertainment of counsel hearing for a sex abuse case after the newly appointed defense attorney did not show up to the hearing due to an apparent miscommunication. Read more »

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A DC Superior Court Judge continued hearings for two defendants on Oct. Read more »

During a murder trial, a witness told a jury that her life was in danger after it became publicly known that she was going to testify against a murder defendant. Read more »

A homicide defendant accepted a new plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on Aug. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean sentenced a stabbing defendant to 18 months in prison, with all but six months suspended, on July 24.  Sarita Middleton, 45, pleaded guilty on April 28 to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon for her involvement in a non-fatal stabbing at a Popeyes restaurant on the 1700 block of Columbia Road, NW on Feb. Read more »

A stabbing defendant accepted a plea deal in front of DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on July 20. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro ordered a carjacking defendant to self-report to Saint Elizabeths Hospital for mental competency restoration on July 13.   Demetrius Johnson, 27, is charged with armed carjacking for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on the 3700 block of Hayes Street, NE, on Nov. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld denied a motion for release on July 9 for a stabbing defendant who was on supervised release when she allegedly committed the offense.   Yavonne Williams, 29, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a physical altercation and stabbing on the 2600 block of Bowen Road, SE on Feb. Read more »

A carjacking defendant said he might want to represent himself after his attorney withdrew from the case before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on July 7.  Deangelo Williams, 34, is charged with unarmed carjacking for his alleged involvement in the unlawful and forceful seizure of a moped on the 1900 block of 9th Street, NW, on May 18.  At the hearing, Williams explained that he had compatibility issues with his attorney, Russell Hairston. Read more »

A shooting defendant pleaded not guilty to all indictment charges before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on July 2.  Donnell Hannah, 27, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, possession of an unregistered firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, unlawful possession of ammunition, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and endangerment with a firearm in a public place. Read more »

In a hearing on June 25, DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman rejected a sentence agreed to in a plea deal amid concerns a homicide defendant acted in self-defense. Read more »