A murder defendant entered a plea of not-guilty to nine felony charges. Barry Marable is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence,…
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A prosecutor in a murder case said he would have an indictment before the 90-day deadline. Hilman Jordan, also known as Bobby Jordan, is charged with first-degree murder while armed…
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During a status hearing Aug 13, a murder defendant told a judge that he was satisfied with the independent DNA testing done by his counsel. Leonard Smith, 33 is charged with…
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During a preliminary hearing on July 11, a defendant pleaded guilty to murdering a man in April. David Hackney, 59, pleaded guilty to second-degree-murder while armed for stabbing Chester Belfield…
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Defense counsel said there are plans to independently test evidence in murder case. Robert Dean, 61, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with a screwdriver for allegedly stabbing 38-year-old…
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During a motion hearing July 1, DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman denied a motion to disclose the identity of a witness. The defense requested the witness’ identity so he could…
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A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a man to 12 years in prison for his role in the death of another man. In January, James Manuel Johnson pleaded guilty to…
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A DC Superior Court Magistrate judge found probable cause April 23 and ordered a 58-year-old murder defendant held without bail. David Allen Hackney is charged with first-degree murder while armed…
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A public defender told a judge Jan. 22 that the government shutdown has delayed the defense’s order for DNA testing in a murder case. Leonard Martino Smith is charged with…
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A sentencing date is now pending for a man convicted of murder. The delay was spurred by a change in counsel. In October, a jury convicted Babajide Pittman of first-degree murder…
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Hours after counsel delivered closing arguments, a jury found a murder defendant guilty of first-degree murder while armed. Babajide Pittman killed Anthony Young on the 600 block of L Street,…
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After a nearly two week trial, a jury found a murder defendant guilty Oct. 3, hours after counsel delivered closing arguments. Babajide Pittman was convicted of first-degree murder while armed, assault…
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