On Nov. 29, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ordered a sexual assault defendant to undergo a mental health evaluation. The 37-year-old man is charged with first-degree child sex abuse…
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A new defense attorney for a murder defendant told DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun the defendant decided against seeking to withdraw his guilty plea in a hearing on Nov….
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On Nov. 22, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a homicide case to give the prosecutor enough time to resolve some issues with a witness. Morris Jones, 38, is…
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During a Nov. 18 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun suspended jail time for a defendant convicted of involuntary manslaughter of her best friend’s 17-year-old brother. Shatiya Johnson, 27,…
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During a Nov. 9 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found probable cause for a homicide defendant after reviewing evidence and learning that the defendant fled the District for…
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This case has been acquitted. During a Nov. 9 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun rescheduled a status hearing for a homicide defendant after learning he was appointed a…
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During a Nov. 7 preliminary hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled to detain a sex abuse defendant, claiming that he is a “flight risk” and a “danger to…
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During an Oct 20 preliminary hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found probable cause for second-degree murder. Family members from both sides were in attendance. River Barfield, 19, is…
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On Oct. 18, defense attorney Carrie Weletz asked DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun for more time to discuss a plea offer with her client. The 36-year-old DC man charged…
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On Oct.17, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled the nature and the facts of a shooting of a 23-month-old baby were tragic and negligent, but he believes there are…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted on Oct. 14 a continuance for a sentencing for parties involved in a homicide case due to the defendant being quarantined at the…
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During a status hearing on Oct. 14 DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun delayed the trial that was originally set for November to begin in late 2023. Aaron Adgerson, 19,…
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