On Jan. 16, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause that a homicide defendant must stand trial. Tremone Jackson, 20, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for…
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A non-fatal shooting trial started with prosecutors calling several witnesses including an owner from a Shell gas station and a Metropolitan Police Department officer. Travis Littlejohn, 37, is charged with…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun vacated a trial scheduled on March 21 due to one of three co-defendants requesting new counsel. Raymond Avent, 23, Tyler Stringfield, 24, and Keith…
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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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During a Nov. 8 proceeding, three expert witnesses testified on evidence presented to the jury. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession…
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During a Nov. 7murder trial, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo initially delayed the start of the proceeding to await the arrival of two members of the jury. Derek Turner,…
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During an Oct. 17 jury trial, prosecutors called several witnesses to help clarify how a defendant allegedly aided their co-defendant in a 2017 double-homicide. Derek Turner, 31, and his co-defendant Ronnika…
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The prosecution delivered their opening arguments in the trial of a defendant who allegedly “allowed Turner to kill, assault, and destroy property.” Ronnika Jennings, 44, is charged with first-degree murder…
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During a Sept. 21 jury trial, the prosecution introduced five witnesses to testify about a drive-by shooting involving three co-defendants. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged…
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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied the defense’s motion to release a domestic violence and sex abuse defendant after his preliminary hearing was rescheduled for Aug. 22. The defendant…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced two murder defendants on June 17 for their role in a 2020 homicide case. In February, Randle Price and Marwin Thomas pleaded guilty…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a hearing on June 22, so three homicide defendants could have time to consider a plea offer. Tyler Stringfield, 23, Keith Baham, 22,…
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