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The prosecution in the case against Owen Mendez announced they intend to extend a plea deal to the defendant at a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Sept. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied modifications for a shooting defendant's existing curfew during a June 6 hearing.   Mekhi Wilkins, 18, is charged with unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, for his alleged involvement in a shooting that took place on Jan. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a shooting defendant’s request to modify her release conditions based on the "seriousness" of the offense. Read more »

This case was acquitted on Dec. Read more »

Two co-defendants accepted plea deals for their involvement in several offenses before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Aug. Read more »

Two among five former co-defendants accepted plea deals less than a month prior to their scheduled trial before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Aug. Read more »

A fatal shooting defendant’s attorney expressed frustration with the prosecution’s “pattern” of late disclosures in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom on July 20. Read more »

A jury found a domestic homicide defendant guilty on all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Park on July 16.  Wonell Jones Jr., 38, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior a crime of violence, for his involvement in the fatal shooting of the mother of two of his children, 33-year-old Audora Williams. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a gun possession defendant to 30 months in prison on July 17 after discussion between parties over the severity of his offense.  Christopher Tyler, 48, was convicted on March 9 of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year. Read more »

Before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on July 14, parties clashed over the use of a so-called "safety suite" to restore a shooting defendant’s mental competency. Read more »

A defendant originally charged with second-degree murder entered a plea agreement for gun possession before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on July 15.  Niko Lancaster, 26, was originally charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Levon Livingston, 29, on the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, SE on April 12. Read more »

A murder defendant rejected a plea offer and parties set a trial date before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on July 13.  Elijah Washington, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed while committing or attempting to commit a robbery, first-degree murder while armed, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, first-degree burglary while armed, threats to do bodily harm, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a defense motion on July 8 to suppress the identification of a fatal shooting defendant made by his neighbor. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park declared a mistrial on July 2 for a defendant accused of killing his foster sister after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.  Michael Wells, 55, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, second-degree murder while armed, tampering with physical evidence, arson, and two counts of possession of a firearm for a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of his 23-year-old foster sister, Makia Mosby. Read more »