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On July 18, family members of a homicide victim gave emotional impact statements following the defendant’s acceptance of a plea agreement. Jean Paul Kearney, 36, was sentenced to 20-years for…
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Jean Kearney accepted a plea offer from prosecutors April 27 for his involvement in the killing of a father-of-four who was also his life-long friend. Kearney, 36, was charged with…
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A mistrial was declared after a jury failed to reach a unanimous decision on two of seven charges in a murder case on March 27. Jean Kearney, 35, is charged…
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Jurors returned guilty verdicts on three of seven counts in the murder trial of 36-year-old Jean Paul Kearney on March 24. Kearney allegedly murdered Dontra Harris, 33, on April 5,…
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In closing arguments at Jean-Paul Kearney’s murder trial on March 22, the prosecution said an argument between two longtime friends turned deadly. Jean-Paul Kearney, 36, is charged with second-degree murder…
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During trial on March 20, a family member hugged a grieving mother as she shed tears for her murdered son as prosecutors showed photos of the killing. Jean-Paul Kearney, 36,…
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Defense counsel’s closing argument in a murder trial centered largely on circumstantial evidence. A key piece of disputed evidence is from a cell phone. Jean-Paul Kearney, 36, is charged with…
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On March 16, a victim’s brother-in-law testified about his experience on the day the murder took place. Jean Kearney, 35, is charged in connection to the murder of Dontra Harris,…
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An emotional second day of trial ensued as the prosecution called witnesses close to the victim. Jean Kearney, 35, is charged in connection to the murder of Dontra Harris, 33,…
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On March 14, a jury assigned to a murder case heard opening statements from both parties regarding the murder of a father, who was also the defendant’s lifelong friend. Jean…
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During a Feb. 24 motions hearing, parties discussed the defense’s motion to exclude jail calls between the defendant and his family members. Jean Kearney is charged with second-degree murder while armed…
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A DC Superior Court judge approved the defense attorney’s motion for a timeline in regard to filing prior to a motion hearing for a homicide case. Jean Kearney is charged…
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