During trial Nov. 19, a crime scene technician testified that a search of a murder defendant’s house was not conducted by him. Leonard Smith, 33 is charged with second-degree murder for…
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During a jury trial Nov. 18, the only eyewitness to a stabbing claimed that a murder defendant was the perpetrator and not him. Leonard Smith is charged with second-degree murder for…
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An analyst confirmed that there was no blood on the suspected murder weapon during a trial on Nov. 14. Leonard Smith is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing Leonte Butler, 26,…
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During a court proceeding the day before trial, a DC Superior Court judge denied a motion for a defendant to admit guilt because he missed weekly drug screenings. Leonard Smith,…
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During a trial readiness hearing a DC Superior Court judge decided to delay the jury selection process by one day in order to rule on pre-trial motions. Leonard Smith, 33 is…
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During a status hearing Aug 13, a murder defendant told a judge that he was satisfied with the independent DNA testing done by his counsel. Leonard Smith, 33 is charged with…
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Defense counsel for a murder defendant said they have begun the process of DNA testing during a status hearing on June 14. Leonard Smith, 33, is charged with first-degree murder…
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On Dec. 13, a DC Superior Court judge rescheduled a murder trial so that the defense could conduct DNA testing. Leonard Smith is charged with first-degree murder while armed for…
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Leonte Butler was found fatally stabbed on a South Capitol street after teasing over his speech impairment escalated into his murder, according to charging documents. According to witness testimony included…
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The judge denied the defense’s request to release Leonard Smith, who is currently being held for 25-year old Leonte Butler’s alleged murder. In court Tuesday, Smith’s lawyer Anthony Matthews requested that…
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A public defender told a judge Jan. 22 that the government shutdown has delayed the defense’s order for DNA testing in a murder case. Leonard Martino Smith is charged with…
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At a motion hearing Jan. 31, Judge Danya Dayson ruled that a man accused of a fatal stabbing in 2017 will continue to be held without bail. Police charged 30-year-old…
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