Prosecutors in a homicide case alerted DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe that they were dismissing a defendant’s case following allegations of lost evidence, during a June 10 hearing. Ronnie…
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A status hearing on June 3 before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe was extended to debate a proposed sanction on lost video evidence used in the investigation of a…
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On July 14, a defendant was absent from court because he’s in drug detox. Ronnie Melson, 42, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during…
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During a status hearing on March 15, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe confirmed that the defendant is currently in drug treatment. Ronnie Melson, 42, is charged with first-degree murder…
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During a status hearing on March 7, a judge told a defendant he was at risk of going back to jail after he tested positive for fentanyl. Ronnie Melson, 42,…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun set a strict deadline for the prosecution to provide the defense with trial evidence that the defense says has been continually withheld by the…
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A DC Superior Court judge managed to schedule a murder case for trial despite a clash between parties over exculpatory evidence, also known as Brady material, that the defense says…
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On July 30, a two-day preliminary hearing concluded with a DC Superior Court judge ruling that a homicide case has enough evidence to go to trial. Ronnie Melson, 40, is…
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A suspect was arrested in connection with a homicide that happened in the Kingman Park neighborhood of DC. At around 10:44 a.m. on Nov. 6, officers responded to the 1700…
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