On July 11, defense counsel in murder trial continued to argue for the dismissal of a murder case before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan, citing the prosecution’s failure to provide all evidence in a timely manner.  Antonio Jackson, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in the murder of Maria Antoinette Evans, 59. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted a newly appointed defense attorney's request for extra time to review additional evidence provided by the prosecution during a hearing on June 24.  Jaime Macedo, 23, is charged with felony murder while armed, robbery while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his involvement in the fatal shooting of Maxwell Emerson, 25, on July 5, 2023. Read more »

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On Oct 16, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun denied two defense motions in connection to a homicide case.  Malachi McFarland, 23, and co-defendant Andre Smith are charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Kerry Odoms on April 15, 2021, on the 3300 block of 10th Place, SE.  Both defendants' attorneys had filed motions requesting separate trials for different reasons.  Thomas Key, Smith’s defense attorney, filed a motion stating that he would not be ready for the trial date that was previously set in November--that was denied by Judge Okun because a new trial date was set. Read more »

On August 9, DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan sentenced Kaevon Sutton to four years and 11 months, suspending the entire sentence, and 8 months of supervised probation for a gun possession charge.  Sutton, 22, was charged with shooting and killing 22-year-old Aujee Tyler on March 19, 2018 on the 3500 block of Stanton Road, SE. Read more »

A status hearing was held for Antonio Jackson, 37, on May 31 to address outstanding motions in his homicide case.  Jackson was charged with first-degree murder following the killing of 52-year-old Maria Antoinette Evans on Mar. Read more »

This case was acquitted on March 23, 2023. Read more »

Sutton was acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on March 23, 2023. Read more »

Sutton was acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on March 23, 2023. Read more »

Sutton was acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on March 23, 2023. Read more »

Sutton was acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on March 23, 2023. Read more »

Sutton was acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on March 23, 2023. Read more »

This case was acquitted on March 23, 2023. Read more »

Parties in a homicide case, discussed an order authorizing transfer of evidence that was filed on last week during a motion hearing regarding a homicide case.    Alphonso Walker, 44, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, first-degree murder while armed while committing or attempting to commit a robbery, attempted armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in connection to allegedly shooting of 23-year-old Dalonte Wilson and 44-year-old Antone Brown on April 25, 2018, on the 400 block of 61st Street, NE. Read more »

A status hearing on Jan. Read more »