In a status hearing on Feb. 17, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted the defense’s motion for reconsideration, requiring the prosecution to provide the defense with access to the…
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Given an expert witness’s recommendation and a homicide defendant’s outbursts, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein authorized the release of the defendant from the DC Jail to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital….
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A homicide defendant turned down independent DNA testing during a status hearing on Jan. 20. Jamil Whitley, 35, is being charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm…
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Defense attorney Madelyn Harvey said she was “extremely concerned” for her client and for his upcoming trial during a Nov. 18 hearing because evidence that was known to the prosecutor…
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DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted on Nov.4 a continuance for a hearing on DNA testing and to discuss potential motion deadlines. Jamil Whitley, 35, is charged with first-degree…
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A DC Superior Court judge ruled that while not an intentional act of bad faith, the prosecution has committed gross negligence by losing evidence connected to a vehicular homicide. Eric…
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During an Oct. 28 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo opened the court to pretrial services following the compliance of the 38- year-old sex abuse defendant. The defendant is…
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Parties discussed Oct. 21 issues over DNA testing and the transfer of evidence in connection to a 2019 murder case. Diantre Smith, 46, is charged with one count of second-degree…
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A murder defendant rejected a plea deal for second-degree murder Sept. 13. Tyree Irving, 25, was convicted of first-degree murder while armed on Feb. 27, 2019, for the fatal shooting…
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During an Aug. 29 hearing, defense attorney Madalyn Harvey requested an individual mental health evaluation to determine the competency of a defendant charged with murder at St Elizabeths Hospital, DC’s…
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During an Aug. 25 motion hearing, the defense attorney asserted that the defendant’s car had evidence that was not preserved. On Sept. 5, 2020, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department…
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A motion hearing was delayed yet again, raising concerns that parties will not be ready to begin the homicide trial currently scheduled for Sept. 19. Eric Beasley, 31, is charged…
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