Shooting Suspect Says He was Trying to Help His Friend
During a continuing trial on Nov. 18, it was confirmed no firearms or bullets were found on the spot where a non-fatal shooting victim suffered a gunshot wound to the…
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During a continuing trial on Nov. 18, it was confirmed no firearms or bullets were found on the spot where a non-fatal shooting victim suffered a gunshot wound to the…
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A shooting defendant’s attorney scrutinized the lead detective’s practices during a trial in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Nov. 19. Demonte Gibson, 26, is charged with…
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DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein sentenced a homicide defendant to 16 years in prison on Nov. 8. John Dickens, 47, was originally charged with second-degree murder while armed for…
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Parties sparred over what Identifying evidence could be admitted in an upcoming shooting trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park. In a Nov. 6 hearing the defense was particularly…
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During a hearing on Nov. 6, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ruled that a murder defendant will remain detained because she can’t take an addictive drug while in treatment…
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Aaron Murchison rejected a plea deal offered by the prosecution in front of DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on Nov. 1. Murchison, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while…
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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard from a homicide co-defendant asserti his right to conduct independent DNA testing and accepted his two co-defendants decision to waive their similar right…
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A homicide defendant waived his right to conduct independent DNA testing of the prosecution’s evidence during a hearing on Nov. 1 before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Irv Duff,…
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DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park rejected a motion on Oct. 29 to delay a jury trial set for Nov. 4 due to preparation issues by the defense lawyers given…
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DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan issued an order for a murder defendant to be released to another bed-to-bed drug treatment program after the defendant’s previous experience potentially led to…
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DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan issued a bench warrant for a homicide defendant who has continuously failed to appear in court, on Oct. 17. Vanessa Bonaparte, 32, is charged…
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Two homicide co-defendants were arraigned on second-degree murder charges before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Oct. 4. After the arraignment, Judge Okun lifted the co-defendant’s home confinement orders…
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