A homicide defendant waived his rights to independently test DNA evidence, despite it showing a strong likelihood that blood belonging to the defendant and the victim was found in multiple…
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On Aug. 30, a homicide defendant requested more time to decide whether he wants to waive his right to DNA testing in front of D.C Superior Court Judge Robert Okun….
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On Feb. 23, D.C Superior Court Judge Robert Okun heard arguments in relation to trial postponement and a change of counsel in a homicide case. Lavaughn Barnes, 32, is charged…
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On June 14, a detention hearing was held for Lavaughn Barnes, 33, related to his first-degree murder charge. Barnes is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed for his alleged…
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On June 9, a detective from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) testified about physical evidence in a homicide case. Lavaughn Barnes, 32, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with…
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On May 30, prosecutors attempted to prove that a murder defendant is a flight risk and potentially dangerous to others at his detention hearing. Lavaughn Barnes, 32, is charged with…
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On May 26, Lavaughn Barnes, 32, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder while armed despite confessing to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that he did it. Barnes is charged for…
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Metropolitan Police Department detectives made an arrest in connection to the discovery of human remains that was found on Feb. 3, on the 1300 block of Kearney Street, NE. According…
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