Emotions Raw at Mass Shooting Trial
On July 11, there was emotional testimony during the second day of a double-homicide trial. Jalen Browne, 21, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed, four counts…
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On July 11, there was emotional testimony during the second day of a double-homicide trial. Jalen Browne, 21, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed, four counts…
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In a July 7 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted a continuance for a defendant in a non-fatal shooting case. Kenneth Gray, 24, faces 12 counts for his…
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“Obviously this is a very serious case,” DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun said in a June 9 sentencing about a fatal shooting that occurred in 2020. Nathaniel Bates, 38,…
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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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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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On April 12, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan continued a preliminary hearing for a first-degree murder case due to scheduling conflicts. Devin Washington, 22, is charged for his alleged…
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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 March 8 status hearing, a defense attorney asked for more time to retest DNA evidence in a murder case. Jacobi Williams, 35, is charged with first-degree murder, armed…
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During a March 9 jury trial, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun informed the court that his office received a note from a juror that would prohibit witness testimony. Gregory…
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On Feb. 13, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun scheduled a new status hearing as defense attorney Jonathan Armstrong requested to complete a defendant’s mental evaluation. Th 32-year-old defendant is…
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a sentencing hearing, so the defendant could review the paperwork regarding the sentencing to effectively represent himself. Akiem Williams, 38, was detained and…
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A homicide co-defendant’s trial date was set for Sept. 17, 2024, nearly two years after the incident. Tamera Brown and Robert Baskerville appeared in front of D.C. Superior Court Judge…
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