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On July 18, family members of a homicide victim gave emotional impact statements following the defendant’s acceptance of a plea agreement. Jean Paul Kearney, 36, was sentenced to 20-years for…
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On July 14, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein sentenced Keith Hudson Jr. to 19 years in prison with 5 years of supervised release for second-degree murder. Hudson, 27, was…
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In a July 7 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted a continuance for a defendant in a non-fatal shooting case. Kenneth Gray, 24, faces 12 counts for his…
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Dominic Copeland had to be physically restrained and forcibly removed from the courtroom in what was scheduled as a routine hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on May…
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A mistrial was declared after a jury failed to reach a unanimous decision on two of seven charges in a murder case on March 27. Jean Kearney, 35, is charged…
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During trial on March 20, a family member hugged a grieving mother as she shed tears for her murdered son as prosecutors showed photos of the killing. Jean-Paul Kearney, 36,…
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Defense counsel’s closing argument in a murder trial centered largely on circumstantial evidence. A key piece of disputed evidence is from a cell phone. Jean-Paul Kearney, 36, is charged with…
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An emotional second day of trial ensued as the prosecution called witnesses close to the victim. Jean Kearney, 35, is charged in connection to the murder of Dontra Harris, 33,…
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On March 14, a jury assigned to a murder case heard opening statements from both parties regarding the murder of a father, who was also the defendant’s lifelong friend. Jean…
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During a Feb. 24 motions hearing, parties discussed the defense’s motion to exclude jail calls between the defendant and his family members. Jean Kearney is charged with second-degree murder while armed…
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A DC Superior Court judge approved the defense attorney’s motion for a timeline in regard to filing prior to a motion hearing for a homicide case. Jean Kearney is charged…
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Rounding out the eighth week of a triple-defendant homicide trial, the defense presented their closing statements on Nov. 17. Derek Turner, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, unlawful…
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