On April 4, a murder defendant alerted the court that he was waiving his right to independently test DNA evidence produced by prosecutors. Juan Peterson, 32, is charged with first-degree…
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A trial date was set in a homicide case two months after the defendant was released on a technicality. Christian Johnson is charged with first-degree murder in connection for allegedly…
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The murder trial for six defendants accused in the shooting of a 10-year-old girl continued March 28 after one of the six co-defendants’ release was revoked in a separate hearing, minutes…
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On March 24, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun set a new trial date for a sex abuse case to accommodate a defense attorney’s recovery from surgery. The defendant is…
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In a March 27 hearing, a murder victim’s brother gave an emotional impact statement before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun imposed a seven-year sentence in the case. Cana Browne,…
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On March 24, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun accepted a guilty plea in a case of attempted rape and robbery. Michael Hartley, 32, was originally charged with two counts…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a hearing after a defendant in a murder trial refused to come to the courthouse on March 22. Juan Peterson, 32, is charged…
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On March 23, a defendant pleaded guilty to two charges in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Donyell Miller, 24, is charged in connection to a carjacking incident…
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On March 22, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted a motion for a trial date to be continued in a murder case involving two brothers. Joseph Smith, 60, is…
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During a felony status conference on March 15, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun agreed to continue a case to allow the defense more time to review a plea offer….
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On March 13, the prosecution called two detectives who were involved in two other shootings that happened in the area of Wellington Park. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan…
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During a felony status conference on March 3, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted the prosecution more time for the next hearing while waiting for indictment charges from a…
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