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 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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During a status hearing on Feb 21, a murder defendant said he wanted to conduct DNA testing on evidence. John McRae, 40, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, unlawful…
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During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. 20, the defense and prosecution argued over whether or not to allow photos that were posted on social media by the defendant in…
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During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. 13, the defense argued that an expert’s opinion should be excluded in a murder case. Dajuan Jones, 19, is charged with first-degree murder…
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During the continuation of a motion hearing on Feb. 4, defense and prosecution argued about whether or not to exclude testimony from the murder defendant’s daughter. Keith Archie, 39, is…
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Instead of selecting a jury Jan. 27, counsel used the first day slated for a murder trial to dispute evidence. Keith Archie, 39, is charged with murder in the second-degree…
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During a mental observation hearing Jan. 24, a defense attorney claimed that the prosecution was not following through on a court order that a DC Superior Court judge issued. Alisa…
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