During closing statements March 9, defense counsel reiterated that the defendant was innocent, blaming a faulty investigation by the police for his arrest. Dajuan Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree…
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During the first week of a murder trial, a judge said believing an eyewitness to the crime would be “comical.” Dajuan Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed…
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During the first week of a murder trial, a judge said believing an eyewitness to the crime would be “comical.” Dajuan Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed…
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During the first day of a murder trial March 2, a defense attorney told the jury about how a conviction would lead to two tragedies, instead of atoning for one….
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During jury selection on Feb. 26, a DC Superior Court judge interviewed potential jurors on a murder case. Dajuan Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly…
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During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. 25, the defense withdrew an objection to an expert witness’s testimony on the firearm used in the crime. Dajuan Jones, 19, is charged…
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During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. 20, the defense and prosecution argued over whether or not to allow photos that were posted on social media by the defendant in…
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During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. 13, the defense argued that an expert’s opinion should be excluded in a murder case. Dajuan Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder…
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During a status hearing Jan. 28, a murder defendant rejected a plea offer. Dajuan Jones, 17, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Cheyenne Washington on the…
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During a status hearing July 12, a judge set two status hearings after the prosecution said the defense received evidence material connected to a murder. Dajuan Jones is charged with…
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During a status hearing, prosecutors argued in favor of placing a 17-year-old murder defendant in the DC jail, regardless of legislation that mandates otherwise. Dajuan Jones is charged with first-degree…
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A judge found probable cause and ordered a teenager held without bond Oct.4 for his alleged involvement in a summer homicide. Dajuan Jones, 17, is charged with first-degree murder while…
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