DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted a homicide defendant’s request to leave the District on a personal trip, despite the victim’s family members expressing frustration over the decision in…
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A homicide defendant waived his right to conduct independent DNA testing, and filed a motion that would allow him to leave the District on a family trip before DC Superior…
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DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a homicide defendant’s request on July 9 to attend a family vacation in South Carolina. Desmond Gaskin, 38, is charged with second-degree murder…
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A homicide defendant’s attorney filed a motion to allow a defendant access to a witness’ cell phone records outside of the Public Defender Services’ (PDS) office, before DC Superior Court…
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On Aug. 17, a defendant in a 2022 homicide was arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan. Desmond Gaskin, 37, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, unlawful possession…
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On July 17, Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted a prosecutors’ motion to extend the indictment deadline allowing them an extra 30-days to charge a homicide defendant. Desmond Gaskin, 37,…
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On June 9, a homicide victim’s father appeared remotely in a court proceeding saying, “I don’t know how to deal with this. I can no longer see, talk to and…
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On Feb. 2, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan released a murder defendant to house arrest. Desmond Gaskin, 37, is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting 40-year-old William Whittington…
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DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan determined there was probable cause in a Feb. 1 preliminary hearing for a murder case. Desmond Gaskin, 37, is being charged with second-degree murder…
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On Jan. 31, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan continued a preliminary hearing for a 2022 homicide case. Desmond Gaskin, 37, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly…
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