A defendant refused to attend his hearing on May 8. William Johnson is charged with distribution of a controlled substance heroin, distribution of a controlled substance offense committed during release,…
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A defendant refused to attend his hearing on May 8. William Johnson is charged with distribution of a controlled substance heroin, distribution of a controlled substance offense committed during release,…
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A prosecutor told a DC Superior Court judge that a defendant is still receiving medical treatment while incarcerated. Tyron Hines is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful…
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On April 9, a robbery defendant was denied his release from DC Jail. Zaid Morgan is charged with robbery committed while released and attempted identity theft in the second-degree. He…
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In the wake of COVID-19, several inmates have filed motions for release. According to Leah Gurowitz, director of media and public relations at DC Superior Court and DC Court of…
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The DC Department of Correction’s (DC DOC) response to the coronavirus has sparked numerous questions about what the department is doing to keep workers and inmates healthy. As of April…
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During a mental observation hearing on March 11, a defense attorney said that the prosecution is unable to see the private medical files of his client. Alisa Randall, 31, is…
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During a preliminary hearing March 11, a defense attorney asked if it would be okay if he and his client wore masks in the courtroom after a witness came down…
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After an evaluation at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Washington, DC’s psychiatric institution, a murder defendant was deemed competent to stand trial. Bratrell Hawkins, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed…
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During closing statements March 9, defense counsel reiterated that the defendant was innocent, blaming a faulty investigation by the police for his arrest. Dajuan Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree…
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A murder defendant agreed to take a plea deal from the prosecution. Under the terms of the plea, the defendant could spend up to 10 years in prison followed by…
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During a status hearing on Feb. 28, parties decided to keep the scheduled trial date for November of this year. Bernard Mckinney is charged with first-degree murder while committing or…
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