During a hearing Feb. 7, a DC Superior Court judge ordered a teenager be transferred from a juvenile facility to DC Jail, per the prosecution’s request. Elijah Jarmon is charged…
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During a status hearing Jan. 24, a murder defendant said he wanted to withdraw his guilty plea. Matthew Moore, 34, pleaded guilty on…
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A public defender told a judge Jan. 22 that the government shutdown has delayed the defense’s order for DNA testing in a murder case. Leonard Martino Smith is charged with…
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A judge sentenced a murder defendant Jan. 22 to time served. According to the defense, their client was imprisoned for nearly three years, which is the maximum sentence that can…
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After receiving a medical report regarding a murder defendant’s competency Jan. 16, the defense said they plan to reach out to the prosecution about a potential plea offer. David Blakeney…
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During a status hearing Jan. 15, a D.C. Superior Court judge continued a status hearing after counsel for both defendants agreed that they needed more time to negotiate a potential…
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Minutes before a man was scheduled to be sentenced for causing the death of a passenger in his car, a District of Columbia Superior Court judge granted a continuance. In…
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During a status hearing, a District of Columbia Superior Court judge deemed a murder defendant competent to stand trial. Malik Hewitt, along with his codefendant Nyekemia Everett, are charged with first-degree murder while…
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On Dec. 14, a DC Superior Court judge decided to put all witnesses to a murder case under protective orders. The decision followed a request from defense counsel to get…
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A sentencing date is now pending for a man convicted of murder. The delay was spurred by a change in counsel. In October, a jury convicted Babajide Pittman of first-degree murder…
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On Dec. 3, a D.C. Superior Court judge granted an independent competency evaluation for a murder defendant who was previously deemed competent to go to trial. Malik Hewitt and Nyekemia…
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During a felony status conference, a DC Superior Court judge gave defense counsel additional time to review materials related to a murder defendant’s case. Roger Hamilton is charged with second-degree…
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