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On March 29, the defense requested their own expert conduct a mental competency screening for a homicide suspect before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. He ultimately approved the request….
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On Feb. 20, a homicide defendant rejected a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Dominique Brown-Young, 21, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, two counts…
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On Jan.10, a motion hearing regarding the dismissal of a homicide case was continued before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan. Terrance Barnes, 34, is charged with first-degree murder while…
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On Nov. 28, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted defense’s motion to continue a trial date in a homicide case and denied the prosecution’s request to detain the defendant. …
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Editor’s note: On May 30, a jury acquitted Devonte Brothers of all charges connected to the homicide of Deron Leake. Brothers is still being held on homicide charges in another…
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Editor’s note: On May 30, 2024 a jury acquitted Devonte Brothers of all charges connected to the homicide of Deron Leake. Brothers is still being held on homicide charges in…
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On Aug. 22, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause that a defendant allegedly committed homicide during a robbery at the victim’s apartment. Correy Ray, 45, is charged…
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On Aug. 23, a non-fatal shooting defendant pleaded not guilty to six indictment charges in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Reginald Hughes, 28, is charged with assault…
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On Aug.18, D.C. Superior Court Judge Antony Epstein denied the defense’s request for release of a shooting suspect. Byron Matthews, 18, is charged with two counts of assault with intent…
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On July 18, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause that a defendant was engaged in a mass shooting. Byron Matthews,18, is charged with two counts of assault…
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During a felony arraignment on May 26, the prosecution argued the defense made “bold allegations” claiming the wrongful use of the defendant’s medical records and not providing him adequate healthcare….
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During a March 3 arraignment, a defendant pleaded not guilty to six charges in connection to a 2022 case. Dominique Brown-Young, 21, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed,…
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