On June 14, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun held a trial readiness hearing in a first-degree murder case with threw victims. Jalen Browne, 21, is charged with first-degree murder…
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On June 14, a detention hearing was held for Lavaughn Barnes, 33, related to his first-degree murder charge. Barnes is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed for his alleged…
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On June 13, following a four-month long emotional trial, a 12-person jury delivered verdicts for six murder and conspiracy defendants. Gregory Taylor, 27, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise…
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On June 9, a detective from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) testified about physical evidence in a homicide case. Lavaughn Barnes, 32, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with…
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In a June 9 hearing, a homicide defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors. Rodney Pickett, 37, was originally charged with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the…
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On June 6, a murder defendant pleaded not guilty in the shooting of a small child. JD Wheeler, 23 was indicted on second-degree murder, first-degree cruelty to children, second-degree cruelty…
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On June 2, Christian Arndt pleaded guilty in a 2021 homicide case. Arndt, 30, admitted guilt for his involvement in the murder of his father Donald Arndt, 54, on Jan….
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On May 30, prosecutors attempted to prove that a murder defendant is a flight risk and potentially dangerous to others at his detention hearing. Lavaughn Barnes, 32, is charged with…
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Defense attorneys for Mark Price and Antonio Murchison told DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in a May 19 hearing they need more time to fight murder charges in a…
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On May 15, prosecutors in a six defendant homicide trial were unable to begin closing arguments due to technical difficulties. Gregory Taylor, 27, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise…
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On May 10, defense attorneys for Gregory Taylor continued arguments about rap lyrics the prosecution insists showed the defendant’s affiliation with a street gang in front of DC Superior Court…
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After three months in trial, prosecutors concluded their arguments on May 3 in a homicide and conspiracy case putting the emphasis on electronic evidence. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals, 25,…
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