Editors Note: The defendant in this case has since been acquitted on all counts. During a murder defendant’s motion hearing Feb. 26, a judge denied a motion to suppress statements…
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A judge denied a defense motion for a bond to be send for a murder defendant during a preliminary hearing. Kemonte Martin, 21, is charged with first-degree murder while armed…
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During a trial readiness hearing on Feb. 19, a judge granted the defense a continuance, giving them time to find an expert witness. Robert Wilson Dean Jr, 61, is charged…
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During a motion hearing on Feb. 18, the defense argued that there would not be enough time to find an expert witness to testify in a murder case. Robert Wilson…
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During trial on Jan. 30, the medical examiner that performed an autopsy on the victim said a shot to the back of the head was fatal. Mason Binion, 32, is…
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A DC Superior Court judge was concerned for the prosecution’s case of finding probable cause for a murder defendant. Jahamar Thaxter, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for…
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Editors Note: The defendant in this case has since been acquitted on all counts. During a murder defendant’s trial readiness hearing Jan. 31, DC Superior Court Judge Ronna Beck continued…
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During a felony arraignment on Jan. 21, a murder defendant pleaded guilty to an involuntary manslaughter. Adrian Vinson 19, was initially charged with first-degree murder while armed and unlawful possession…
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During jury selection Jan. 23, a DC Superior Court judge interviewed potential jurors on a case that the prosecution theorized was the result of a drug deal gone bad. Mason…
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During a trial readiness hearing Jan. 22, a DC Superior Court judge said that select statements from a murder victim and a murder defendant were admissible during trial. Mason Binion,…
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During a status hearing Jan. 10, a DC Superior Court judge asked a murder defendant to be more compliant with his conditions of release or risk being detained until trial….
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A DC Superior Court Judge released a murder defendant on Dec. 20. Terell Kevonte Blackman and 25-year-old Devin Hill are charged with first-degree murder while armed. Hill is also charged with assault…
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