After the victim’s family gave their impact statement, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced the defendant to 10 years above the mandatory minimum. Twenty-one year-old Malik Holston was found…
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During a Feb. 3 status hearing, defense attorneys for multiple co-defendants charged in a conspiracy case argued that the separation order the prosecution imposed has been a “logistical nightmare for…
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A homicide defendant’s attorney said he believes one juror’s deliberation methods violated his client’s right to a fair trial. On July 23, 2019, Malik Holston, 20, was found guilty by…
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D.C. Witness observed a 30 percent decrease in domestic violence cases involving simple assault in the District of Columbia after the 2020 pandemic. In 2022, there have been 84 domestic…
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After deliberating for two days, jurors found a homicide defendant guilty. Malik Holston, 20, was initially indicted in 2019 for first-degree murder while armed with the murder being especially heinous,…
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A homicide trial continued Oct. 27 for the fifth day with seven witnesses being called to testify. Malik Holston, 20, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed in…
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A homicide trial resumed with three witnesses called in to testify regarding their role in the DNA extraction of evidence. The fourth witness was a detective on the scene. Malik…
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Parties met in court to prepare for an October murder trial centered on the fatal shooting of a teenage boy that took place more than three years ago. On December…
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A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a man for two sex offenses involving underage victims. According to the prosecution, the defendant, John Santiago, met the girls online and invited them…
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A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing to possibly resolve a felony marijuana case. Nolan Sundita, 32, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of…
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DC Superior Court Judge Judith Smith sentenced a defendant to 14 months with credit for time served plus three years of supervised release in accordance with the mandatory minimum sentencing…
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