‘Don’t Decide Guilt on Speculative Doubt,’ Prosecutor Says
During closing arguments of a jury trial, a prosecutor asked the jury not to decide a murder defendant’s fate based on doubts that come from speculation. Mason Binion, 32, is…
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During closing arguments of a jury trial, a prosecutor asked the jury not to decide a murder defendant’s fate based on doubts that come from speculation. Mason Binion, 32, is…
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Two defendants in a five-defendant murder case requested counsel changes Dec. 20. Stephon Evans Alonzo Brown, and Tavist Alston are indicted for first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy to commit a crime of…
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During a felony arraignment, two of five murder defendants rejected plea offers and pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder while armed. Stephon Evans and Alonzo Brown are indicted on with first-degree murder while…
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During a felony status conference Oct. 3, the prosecution informed a DC Superior Court judge that more time was needed to secure an indictment. Tavist Alston, Stephon Evans and Alonzo Brown…
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The Metropolitan Police Department made a fifth arrest July 26 in connections to a homicide that occurred on Jan. 29. According to a press release, officers arrested 22-year-old Naquel Henderson…
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During a preliminary hearing July 10, a DC Superior Court judge found probable cause that a defendant was part of a gang-related murder. Tavist Alston is charged with first-degree murder…
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A prosecutor told a DC Superior Court judge July 2 that the prosecution would probably need the full nine months to secure an indictment for two murder defendants. Stephon Evans…
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The Metropolitan Police Department arrested June 26 the fourth suspect in a fatal shooting in January. According to a press release, 25-year-old Tavist Alston is charged with first-degree murder while…
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A murder defendant pleaded guilty May 14 to his role in a 22-year-old man’s death. Carlos Turner pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed and conspiracy to commit a crime…
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Gun-related homicides are turning out to be more of a problem in Washington, DC than it was two years ago when a Metropolitan Police Department gun recovery program was implemented…
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On April 5, a judge denied releasing a murder defendant on bail. Alonzo Brown, Stephon Evans and Carlos Turner are charged with first-degree murder while armed for their alleged roles…
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During a hearing Feb. 15, a D.C. Superior Court judge agreed to delay a preliminary hearing for a January homicide. Alonzo Brown, Stephon Evans and Carlos Turner, 20, are charged with first-degree…
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