DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe denied a homicide defendant’s motion for judgment of acquittal during a hearing on Aug. 6. Bernard Matthews, 44, is charged with first-degree, premeditated murder…
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The parties in a homicide trial questioned witnesses about the accuracy and completeness of key evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Aug. 5. Bernard Matthews, 45, is…
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A homicide defendant’s attorney claimed discrepancies in the police investigation of the case during an Aug. 1 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Bernard Matthews, 44, is charged…
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In a minute by minute account leading up to seconds before his death, a homicide defendant’s son testified before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on July 31 about provocative…
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A homicide victim’s girlfriend agreed to testify on July 30 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe after being arrested the previous day for contempt of court. Bernard…
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DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe ordered a homicide victim’s girlfriend arrested and charged with contempt of court because she refused to testify on July 29. Bernard Matthews, 44, is…
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DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur continued a sentencing for a shooting defendant following an issue with the pre-sentencing report on July 29. David Walls, 38, pleaded guilty to kidnapping…
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A homicide defendant’s attorney questioned the validity of the crime scene before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on July 25. Bernard Matthews, 44, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder…
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Before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, the prosecution made opening arguments followed by three witness’ testimony on July 24 in a murder trial that may have been fueled over…
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DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur delayed sentencing for a non-fatal shooting defendant since his attorney couldn’t attend the hearing. David Walls, 38, is charged with kidnapping while armed and…
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On what was supposed to be the first day of Bernard Matthews‘ murder trial, July 22, his defense attorney asked DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe to delay the case…
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Due to awaiting a defendant’s competency evaluation and its results, DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian granted a defense’s motion for continuance on July 9. James Petticolas, 40, is charged…
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