Carjacking Victim Testifies He Was Dragged by Fleeing Suspect

Trial continues with testimony from several prosecution witnesses in an armed carjacking case before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on Nov. 19.

Maurice Edwards is charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in an incident that took place at the intersection of 48th Place and Lee Street, NE on March 11.

Azusa Beatty is his co-defendant and is charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for her alleged involvement.

According to court documents, Edwards and his girlfriend, Beatty, ran a stop sign and struck the victim’s car while he was inside. They approached his car yelling and Edwards allegedly brandished a firearm at the victim. Beatty got into the car and allegedly drove off, while the victim, who testified today, was holding onto the side, but ultimately fell off.

Prosecution began by calling the victim, who testified that as he was holding on to his car in an effort to prevent the theft, Edwards yelled, “Get off the car before I F*** you up,” before pinning him to the ground.

Prosecution also called a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective who went to the victim’s home with a photo array, from which the victim ultimately identified a suspect as Edwards. The detective also explained that this was a “blind array”, which means he had no prior knowledge of who was the main suspect to prevent the detective prompting the identification process.

Prosecution called a monitoring expert from the Department of Corrections(DOC), who reviewed phone calls that were retrieved after they received a subpoena for Beatty’s records. Prosecutors presented the court with five phone calls made between Beatty and Edwards, during which they spoke about the incident as well as their relationship.

Under cross, Katherine Massey, one of Edwards defense attorney’s, asked the expert if in the phone calls presented to court the couple had ever made reference to planning a car crash, to which she responded they did not. Although when Massey asked if the couple had ever referenced being armed, or committing a crime, the expert could not recall.

Prosecutors also called a Special Agent with the US Attorney’s Office who investigates criminal cases and extracts data from cellphones. They presented text messages and images to the court, which the Special Agent confirmed were recovered from Edwards’s phone that contained images of firearms.

Parties are slated to reconvene Nov. 20.

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in Marijuana Party Homicide

DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a homicide defendant’s motion to dismiss an indictment on Nov. 19.

Michael Sanders, 30, and Darnell Resper, 31, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, attempt to commit robbery while armed, conspiracy, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict. Additionally, Resper is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

The counts stem from their alleged involvement in a shooting that resulted in the death of 30-year-old Youness Zarouaki and the injury of another individual at a row home on the 1000 block of Thomas Jefferson Street, NW on Feb. 18, 2022.

According to court documents, Sanders and Resper allegedly entered the home while Zarouaki was hosting a “marijuana party” and demanded drugs and personal property from the individuals present while pointing guns at them. Sanders allegedly fired, fatally shooting Zarouaki in the neck and wounding another victim.

The motion, filed on Oct. 1, was based on an alleged violation of Sanders’ rights under the Interstate Agreement of Detainers, which protects prisoners from being shuttled from state to federal authorities. Sanders was in another jurisdiction when he was transferred to the DC Jail for this case. Jude Raffinan ruled that his rights had not been violated because when a detainer was issued for him, it was not a continuation of a sentence he was already serving.

Judge Raffinan also granted Sanders’ request for a new attorney, which would be his third change in counsel in this case.

Parties are set to reconvent on Dec. 2.

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Judge Denies Homicide Mistrial in an Argument About A Single Word

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun denied a mistrial request and provided the jury with specific instructions regarding nuanced statements in the re-trial of a homicide case on Nov. 19.

Mark Beasley, 52, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and assault with the intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting that killed Darryn Conte on the 400 block of Butternut Street, NW on April 26, 2015.

According to court documents, police responded to reports of gunshots when they found Conte, and his brother, with apparent bullet wounds. Though his brother was transported and treated for his wounds, Conte died by the time the police arrived.

This is Beasley’s second trial, after successfully appealing his first trial in which he was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

In between closing arguments, Destiny Fullwood-Singh, Beasley’s defense attorney, asked for a mistrial because the prosecution argued to the jury that a witness had only spoken about Beasley once even though he knew Beasley was, “locked up since 2015,” when the witness actually testified that he knew Beasley was, “locked up in 2015.” In other words, the issue was about semantics–whether Beasley was jailed on a date certain, or imprisoned continuously since 2015.

The mistrial request came after arguments on Nov.18 over jury instructions and defense’s request to omit the fact that Beasley has been incarcerated since 2015.

The prosecution argued against a mistrial explaining that the issue was the conviction itself, not to reveal the term of incarceration and they were only trying to assess the witness’ credibility,

After Judge Okun denied the mistrial and Fullwood-Singh requested a strongly “curated” jury instruction as an alternative.

The prosecution did not oppose the idea and deferred to the court.

Judge Okun allowed the controversial statement with the caveat that there is no factual evidence presented to support it.

Parties are slated to reconvene after a verdict.

Detective Testifies Gang Rivalry Linked to Homicide

A detective with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) testified about a homicide defendant’s alleged gang affiliation and his relationship to a suspected co-conspirator in front of DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Nov. 19.

Tony Morgan, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and conspiracy. The changes stem from his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting on the 3500 block of Wheeler Road, SE, on Oct. 20, 2018, which resulted in the death of 19-year-old Malik McCloud.

Martinez Raynor, 26, is also charged in connection to McCloud’s death. Judge Raffinan had granted a request to sever the cases, allowing them to be tried separately.

Judge Raffinan ruled on Nov. 15 that evidence connecting Morgan to “Solid Gang” was admissible in the case.

The detective identified Morgan and Raynor in music videos produced by the group and in photos that were captioned with “#solidgang”. He also testified that he was aware of “beef” between Solid Gang and “PDS,” a rival group to which McCloud allegedly belonged.

The detective said he examined relevant Instagram records, which the prosecution showed the jury, including messages allegedly between Raynor and Morgan’s accounts. The messages included an interaction less than a month before the shooting when Morgan messaged Raynor “I need them 9eggs,” which the detective said was slang for 9 millimeter bullets.

Prosecutors showed the jury stories posted on Morgan’s Instagram account, including a line that read, “We go kill all the opps.”

Prosecutors also showed the jury records of video calls between Morgan and Raynor’s Instagram accounts on the day of the homicide and photos from Raynor’s instagram of a glock-style gun, which prosecutors say matched the model of the gun used in this case.

On cross examination, the detective told defense attorney Steven Kiersh that it is possible for people to use another person’s Instagram account. He also testified that Social Gang produced rap music and part of rap culture is the use of guns and drugs.

Prosecutors also called a deputy medical examiner who determined that McCloud’s manner of death was a homicide and that he suffered two gunshot wounds — one to the chest and one to the back — and at least one of them was the fatal shot.

Parties are slated to reconvene Nov. 20.

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Domestic Dispute Stabbing

A defendant accepted a plea deal during a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Nov. 20.

Kaelin Johnson, 29, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Oct. 1, 2024 on the 800 block of Chesapeake Street, SE. One individual was stabbed multiple times throughout her body.

According to court documents, a fight broke out between Johnson and a woman with whom he had been in a romantic relationship. The victim told Johnson that she was no longer interested; he became angry and pulled out a silver pocket knife and repeatedly stabbed her.

The victim fled to her car to avoid further injury and drove to the hospital where she identified Johnson as the assailant. Police arrested him on Oct. 2.

According to Carrie Weletz, Johnson’s attorney, the agreement required Johnson to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the dismissal of all other charges, including a misdemeanor charge in an unrelated matter.

The prosecution stated they believe that the maximum sentence of 10 years should be imposed, while Weletz states the midpoint of five years should be imposed.

Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2025.

Defense Witness Would Testify a Dead Man is Guilty in Homicide Trial

A homicide defendant’s attorney told DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan that a witness could testify to a dead individual’s alleged culpability in a homicide during a hearing on Nov. 20.

Tony Morgan, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and conspiracy. The changes stem from his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting on the 3500 block of Wheeler Road, SE, on Oct. 20, 2018, which resulted in the death of 19-year-old Malik McCloud.

According to court documents, the incident occurred outside of the Holiday Market on Wheeler Road. Footage obtained from the Holiday Market cameras show McCloud standing in the parking lot when a dark colored Audi SUV pulls up. An individual is seen exiting the passenger side of the vehicle and shooting toward the front of the store, striking McCloud in the chest and lower back.

Court documents also say the vehicle sped away from the Holiday Market after the shooting but circled back around, launching a second gunfire volley. Further investigation and recovery of the suspect vehicle by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) revealed that the Audi SUV used by the suspects was stolen.

The prosecution has argued throughout the trial that the killing was the result of a rivalry between two DC street gangs.

Defense attorneys Megan Allburn and Steven Kiersh requested the court to allow a defense witness to introduce an alternative suspect, 23-year-old Keonte Haynesworth, in McCloud’s death. According to the defense, Haynesworth was murdered on July 4, 2019, almost a year after McCloud’s.

The defense explained that the witness would testify that Haynesworth admitted killing someone on the same day.

To introduce evidence of third-party culpability—suspecting another person instead of the defendant—the evidence has to apply to Winfield vs. United States. It states that the evidence introduced doesn’t have to prove that the other party is guilty, but only has to plant reasonable doubt of the defendant’s guilt.

The prosecution objected to the evidence claiming hearsay, which is evidence that includes statements made outside of court, which are inadmissible.

The prosecution stated that if this witness is allowed to testify under a hearsay exception, then they will make a rebuttal case arguing that Morgan is responsible not only for McCloud’s death, but also for Haynesworth’s death.

The prosecutors informed the court that in Haynesworth’s homicide, the gun that murdered him matches the gun used in McCloud’s death. The defense argued there was no DNA or other evidence linking Morgan to that firearm.

Judge Raffinan stated that the claims the witness would testify to does not fall under a hearsay exception, so the defense decided not to call the witness.

Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 21.

Armed Carjacking Defendant Released Despite Outstanding Warrant

Armed carjacking co-defendants failed to appear in court before DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian–one had his appearance waived for medical reasons, but the other, released recently from jail in Virginia, had a second bench warrant issued for his arrest.

Peguy Sikadi and Lamar Stephens, 37, are each charged with armed carjacking, five counts of robbery while armed, five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, eleven counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for their alleged involvement in a May 26, carjacking on the 2000 block of 13th Street, NW.

During the hearing prosecutors updated the court on Sikadi’s status stating that the first bench warrant issued for Sikadi was not transferred to the US Marshals in time for Virginia marshals to see the detainer before releasing Sikadi back into the community.

Marnitta King, Stephens’ attorney, made inquiries as to whether the cases would be severed given that Sikadi’s location was now unknown.

Prosecutors opposed severing the case asserting that the defendants’ charges were all linked and that they would not oppose continuing the trial date.

Judge Christian agreed, setting a new trial date for Jan. 21, 2025 and issuing a second bench warrant for Sakidi in case the first had been quashed.

Parties are slated to reconvene Jan. 9, 2025.

Expert Witnesses Testify in Murder Trial

Theprosecution calls multiple expert witnesses in a murder trial before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Nov. 18.

According to previous proceedings, prosecutors are aiming to prove that Morgan got in a stolen vehicle with another individual, they armed themselves, hid their identity with ski masks, and went into “enemy territory” allegedly to kill McCloud. Prosecutors showed video footage from the incident, where one could see the car pulling up and apparently shooting.

The prosecution called the lead detective who responded to the crime scene, and identified several bullet casings found as well as bullet holes found in a vehicle associated with the crime.

A firearms expert, testified that based on his examination of the bullet casings, he can eliminate what guns weren’t used but cant say for certain what gun was.

A DNA statistical analyst reviewed test results of water bottles, cigar wrappers and other objects found in the suspect car and concluded the presence of the defendant’s DNA could not be ruled out.

Under cross, Megan Allburn, Morgan’s attorney, pointed out that there was noevidence of Morgan’s DNA on the car or on the firearm likely used in the shooting.

Parties are slated to reconvene with additional testimony on Nov. 19.

Guilty Plea Entered in Armed Carjacking of FBI Agent

In a Nov. 18 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro accepted a guilty plea from a defendant for charges stemming from an armed carjacking of an off-duty FBI agent.

Devonte Lynch, 18, plead guilty to one count each of armed carjacking, robbery, and posession of a pistol without a license for an incident that occurred on Nov. 29, 2023, near the 100 block of 12th Street NE. According to the statement of facts, which Lynch testified to be true, Lynch and another individual approached the victim, knocking the agent to the ground, pointing a handgun, and demanding a cell phone and car keys before fleeing in the agent’s vehicle.

Lynch expressed his desire to complete his education while at the DC Jail’s Central Treatment Facility (CTF) before his sentencing. Agreeing to the importance of finishing school, Judge Di Toro scheduled the sentencing with sufficient time to allow Lynch to fulfill his desire to graduate.

A Youth Act study was ordered in consideration of his rehabilitation prospects, with sentencing scheduled Dec 5, 2025.

Fatal Stabbing Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing

A homicide defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Nov. 19.

Robert Stringer, 56, is charged with first degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the murder of Alfred Fields that occurred on July 1 at the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace, SE.

According to court documents, police responded to a report of a stabbing where they found Fields with six stab wounds. Attempts to help him on the scene were unsuccessful.

Defense attorney Jason Tulley represented Stringer, stating that Stringer wants to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, which would require the prosecution provide evidence of probable cause of guilt. Even so, he could be indicted later.

The prosecution also put a plea agreement on the record; in exchange for pleading to one count of second degree murder while armed, the sentencing range for Stringer will be limited to 15-to-20 years under a plea agreement stipulated with the judge. The deal will stay open until January.

The next status hearing is scheduled for Jan. 31.

‘There’s a Reason Why We Appoint Attorneys,’ Says Judge to Stabbing Suspect

A defendant asked to represent himself at trial in front of DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on Nov. 13 but she advised against it.

Michael Alston is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon of a senior citizen, kidnapping of a senior citizen, assault with significant bodily injury, strangulation, and threat to kidnap or injure a person for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident on Feb. 4 on the 2100 block of I Street, NE. One individual sustained injuries.

At the mental observation hearing scheduled for Nov. 13, Alston asked to represent himself at his jury trial, and requested to discharge his attorney Veronice Holt. He stated that he has represented himself before, and claimed there’s a “98.7% conviction rate” at the DC Superior Court– statistic contested by Judge Pipe.

“There’s a reason why we appoint lawyers,” Judge Pipe told him, “There’s a reason it’s in the Constitution.”

Judge Pipe explained to Alston that representing himself puts him at a “tremendous disadvantage,” since he’s unfamiliar with the rules of evidence and won’t be able to represent himself adequately in court.

The judge also informed the defendant he will be provided a new lawyer if he doesn’t want to work with Holt going forward; despite Judge Pipe’s warning, Alston appeared set on his decision.

“Please think about it,” Judge Pipe said, and set another hearing to further discuss Alston’s ability to represent himself in trial.

The parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 20.

Judge Rules on Contested Evidence in A Shooting

DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian ruled against a shooting defendant’s motion to suppress evidence, stating the arrest “was done through proper procedure,” in a Nov. 18 hearing.

Nathaniel Daniel, 34, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence in a gun free zone, unlawful possession of a firearm in a gun free zone, carrying a pistol w/o a license, unlawful discharge of a firearm, possession of an unregistered firearm in a gun-free zone, and unlawful possession of ammunition. These charges are tied to an April 2 incident on the unit block of N street, NW.

Defense attorney, Emma Mlyniec, notified the court of a motion to suppress evidence related to the arrest of Daniel, asserting that officers did not have probable cause, and that Daniel was potentially misidentified by the victim.

Prosecutors responded by calling one of the arresting officers as their first witness. Prosecutors walked through the description of the suspects officers received over their radio, two men, one wearing a gray jacket and pants, the other wearing dark jeans and a jacket with characters from The Simpsons on it.

Prosecutors then asked the officer how the defendant and another man were identified on surveillance footage and subsequently stopped for matching the description, despite some discrepancies in the clothing the suspects were wearing and the description from the witness.

Using body-worn footage, prosecutors also established that the defendant fled from officers, allegedly dropping a plastic bag with a gun in a trash bin before removing the distinctive jacket and attempting to hide in a shipping container in a construction site. Officers apprehended Daniel at the site and waited for the victim to arrive and positively ID Daniel allegedly as the man who had committed the offense.

Mlyniec contended that the defendant and the other man did not match the description, questioning the officer during cross examination about how the defendant was in fact wearing a jacket with Rugrats characters on it, not The Simpsons, and the other man was wearing blue jeans, not gray pants. Mlyniec stated, “Fifty percent of a four point lookout” is not adequate to make an arrest.

The defense added that the victim’s ability to identify Daniel as the man who had threatened her was unreliable. First, the victim claimed to be able to identify Daniel because of a distinctive belt, but Daniel was not wearing a belt when he was detained. Second, the victim had only seen the perpetrators through a frosted glass window making identification difficult, and third, the victim can be heard on body worn camera footage stating that she normally wears glasses, but was not wearing them when she made her positive ID of Daniel.

The defense also asserted that Daniel was held in handcuffs for over an hour with no probable cause before the victim could arrive and make her positive identification.

Ultimately, Judge Christian ruled to deny the motion to suppress stating that officers acted using “proper procedure,” throughout the stop and identification process.

Defense attorneys entered a motion to suppress two jail calls prosecutors intended to use during their case.

Erin Griffard, also representing Daniel, stated that the first call was almost unintelligible and jurors would be forced to speculate as to what was being said.

Prosecutors argued that when Daniel stated on the call that he was moving around with “that thing” and that somebody “dry-snitched,” thus it was not much of a leap for jurors to assume Daniel was referring to a gun and that someone had tipped off authorities to Daniel having a gun.

Again, Judge Christian ruled in favor of the prosecution and did not suppress the call.

The second jail call in question included Daniel speaking about his proximity to a school zone while in possession of a firearm as well as prior felony convictions he had.

However, Judge Christian ruled to suppress the call after hearing an argument from the defense.

Parties are set to reconvene Nov. 19

Judge Finds Probable Cause For Carjacking Defendant Without ‘Consciousness of Guilt’

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe ruled there is probable cause that a defendant was allegedly involved in the armed carjacking of a white Jeep but released the defendant on home confinement during a preliminary hearing on Nov. 15.

Tyrone Nicholsom, 24, is charged with unarmed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a carjacking that occurred in the 3300 block of 14th Street, NW on Nov. 3.

According to court documents, Nicholsom allegedly entered the driver’s side of the victim’s car at gunpoint before driving away.

The prosecution showed a video of the carjacking and an Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective testified Nicholsom was stopped and arrested because he was wearing a “distinctive coat” that had been described by the victim.

Quiana Harris, Nicholsom’s defense attorney, argued that prosecution did not have legal grounds to charge Nicholsom. Harris said when Nicholsom allegedly entered the vehicle he had no reason to believe that another person was in the car given that the victim was hiding in the trunk, therefore the incident does not meet the legal standard for a carjacking. Harris said it should be an unlawful use of a vehicle charge at best.

Harris also argued that there is not enough evidence identifying Nicholsom as the perpetrator. When Nicholsom was stopped he did not have a firearm nor was a firearm was recovered from the vehicle.

Judge Pipe said she was “concerned” about the substance of the prosecution’s evidence but found probable cause, nonetheless.

Harris said Nicholsom has a drug problem and did not recommend that he “hit the streets” but she did ask for release to an inpatient drug treatment facility as soon as possible.

The prosecution said Nicholsom has failed at outpatient drug treatment facilities and they question if inpatient would be any different.

Judge Pipe said Nicholsom’s actions when he was stopped by the police do not suggest “consciousness of guilt,” and she would allow him to be evaluated for drug treatment and be placed on 24-hour home confinement with GPS monitoring.

Parties are slated to reconvene on Dec. 2.

Defendant Says He Stabbed His Friend in Self-Defense

Trial arguments for stabbing defendant Darin Anthony ended before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Nov. 18.

Anthony, 59, is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without a license for his alleged involvement in a Sep. 11, 2023, stabbing incident that took place on the 400 block of W street, NW.

Anthony testified in court, stating that his actions were in self-defense. He stated that the victim of the incident came up to him and was swinging at him with a cane. Anthony took out a knife and held it in front of him but claimed henever swung; when he put his arms in front of his face to protect himself, the victim ducked and fell into the knife allegedly causing the stab wound.

Anthony also testified about his medical history, stating he experienced three strokes and was concerned about what would happen to him if the victim hit him.

During cross examination, the prosecutor asked if he was upset about a stolen package around the time of the incident, and brought up several statements Anthony allegedly made during and after the incident, including, “I’d do it again.”

The prosecution argued Anthony “took matters into his own hands,” after the alleged stolen package, and that Anthony chased the victim with a knife and stabbed him.

The prosecution also refuted claims Anthony was acting in self-defense, stating that Anthony never met with police and that the stab wound doesn’t corroborate Anthony’s retelling of the incident.

Defense attorney Jamison Koehler started his closing with the statement, “false in one thing, false in everything.”

Koehler said none of the prosecution’s witnesses were consistent in their retelling of the event, and that Anthony’s friend, who testified as a defense witness, was the only objective observer; the friend but also the victim, and had the clearest view of the event. And the friend, Koehler stated, saw Anthony only take out the knife after the victim started swinging the cane.

The prosecution’s rebuttal focused on the stolen package as a motive.

“He wanted to make a point,” the prosecutor said.

The parties will reconvene once the jury has reached a verdict.

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