As a high-profile murder trial entered its third month, prosecutors Introduced dozens of Instagram posts and social media messages to convince jurors that the suspects tried to hide their identities using…
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During a trial on April 26, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled on objections the defense and prosecution would have when the jury returned. Gregory Taylor, 27, Quentin Michals,…
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During a felony status conference on April 26, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a murder case to give the defense an opportunity to look over a plea offer. Malik…
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Two Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives were shown 12 evidentiary items in court, all of which were taken from Instagram. Defense attorneys argued some items were prejudiced and would unfairly…
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Two of the three co-defendants charged with first-degree murder requested to pursue a voided plea deal on April 25. Prosecutors said the wired plea agreement was retracted when Keith Baham…
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On April 21, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun dismissed River Barfield’s probation show cause hearing due to his compliance with release conditions. Barfield, 20, is charged with second-degree murder…
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In an April 19 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun admitted images of a 10-year-old victim’s autopsy into evidence. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise…
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On April 18, the prosecution requested the defense waive their claim, so the trial for Ernest Cleveland would not be postponed, again. Cleveland, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while…
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On April 14, a murder suspect waived his right to independently test DNA evidence from a crime scene. Marcus Isom, 43, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his…
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The credibility of a forensic scientist’s testimony was called into question during an April 12 hearing given her termination from D.C’s Department of Forensic Science. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals,…
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During a sentencing hearing on April 7, the prosecutor described the defendant as a “wonderful person” when giving her sentencing recommendations. Samuel Davis, 64, was convicted of second-degree murder in…
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As a six co-defendant murder trial continues, the testimony focused on arguments about months of Instagram messages and posts among the defendants. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas,…
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