On Nov. 21, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan heard a detective from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) testimony regarding his involvement in the investigation of two homicides. . Deangelo…
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On Oct. 17, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found that a homicide case against two co-defendants has enough evidence to go to trial. Lewis Jones, 27, is charged with…
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During an April 14 felony arraignment, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe arraigned a homicide defendant on five charges including first-degree murder while armed. Seaun McDowney, 19, allegedly murdered 20-year-old…
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During a sentencing hearing on April 7, the prosecutor described the defendant as a “wonderful person” when giving her sentencing recommendations. Samuel Davis, 64, was convicted of second-degree murder in…
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Defense attorney Roderick Thompson said he wants to conduct DNA testing on evidence in a murder case. Daniel Fleetwood, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to…
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In spite of defense lawyer objections, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe granted a prosecution request for more time to prepare Grand Jury indictments against two murder suspects. Seaun McDowney…
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At a felony status conference on March 3, the defense threatened to request a defendant’s release and appeal a homicide case after the prosecution failed to deliver an indictment but…
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During a Feb. 17 hearing, defense attorney Roderick Thompson expressed his desire to conduct independent testing on behalf of a murder defendant. Daniel Fleetwood, 28, is charged with first-degree murder…
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During a status hearing on Feb. 15, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein said he would appoint new counsel for a defendant in murder case, which could get moved to…
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Johnwann Elliot was officially arraigned on Feb. 6 during a felony arraignment court hearing. On March 15, 2022, Elliot, 29, allegedly shot Nikia Young. Young, 37, was seen on surveillance…
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During a status hearing on Feb. 1, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun rescheduled a trial due to delays in DNA testing. The defendant is charged with first-degree child sexual…
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On Jan. 27, a defendant pleaded not guilty to five crimes at his felony arraignment hearing. Michael T. Garrett, 67, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree murder premeditated while armed,…
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