On Sept. 4, a murder defendant and his counsel held an entire status hearing at the judge’s bench. The prosecution was asked not to approach. Joshua Ellis Massaquoi, along with…
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Three murder defendants still wait to be tried in court for a crime that occurred nearly 11 years ago. Mason Binion, 32, Victor Carvajal, 33, and Joshua Massaquoi, 32, are charged with…
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During a hearing on May 7, a DC Superior Court judge modified a murder defendant’s conditions of release due to employment issues. Victor Carvajal is charged with first-degree murder while…
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During a hearing on May 7, a DC Superior Court judge modified a murder defendant’s conditions of release due to employment issues. Victor Carvajal is charged with first-degree murder while…
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During a mental observation hearing May 7, a DC Superior Court judge declared a murder defendant competent to proceed to trial. Mason Binion is charged with first-degree murder while armed…
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A murder defendant appeared in court for the first time in more than a year. Joshua Massaquoi is charged with first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy and a gun-related offense in connection…
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During a mental observation hearing April 1, a DC Superior Court judge ordered a murder defendant to undergo a full mental health assessment as well as treatment. Mason Binion is…
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On March 22, a DC Superior Court judge ordered a murder defendant to undergo a mental health screening. Mason Binion, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his…
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During a status hearing, a DC Superior Court judge denied Feb. 8 the defense’s request to remove a murder defendant’s GPS monitoring device. Codefendants Victor Carvajal and Mason Binion are…
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After waiving his right to a preliminary hearing, a defendant charged with first-degree murder charge while armed was released under the high intensity supervision program (HISP). Victor Carvajal was allegedly involved…
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During a murder defendant’s first appearance in DC Courts Nov. 1, a judge found probable cause that he was involved in a murder that occurred nearly a decade ago. He is…
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Joshua Massaquoi was arrested on Nov. 23, 2015, and charged with first-degree murder while armed for the homicide of 21-year-old Michael Francis Taylor. Joshua Massaquoi Criminal Complaint (PDF) Joshua Massaquoi…
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